Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Keratoconjuntivitis Sicca Age: Adult |
Dose: Eye Drops – 1 drop Frequency: twice daily approximately 12 hours apart in each eye Note: May be used with artificial tears; allow 15-minute interval between products |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: less than 16 years |
Dose: Eye Drop – dose not established Note: Safety and efficacy not established |
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Indication: Keratoconjuntivitis Sicca Age: greater than 16 years |
Dose: Eye Drop – 1 drop Frequency: twice daily approximately 12 hours apart in each eye Note: May be used with artificial tears; allow 15-minute interval between products |
Administration
- Wash hands before use
- Tilt head back
Side Effect
- Ocular burning (17%)
- Conjunctival hyperemia
- Discharge
- Epiphora
- Eye pain
- Foreign body sensation
- Pruritus
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Diltiazem, Doxycycline, Erythromycin, Ketoconazole, Methylprednisolone (high doses), Nicardipine, Verapamil, Oral contraceptives
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Increased cyclosporin level
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Carbamazepine, Isoniazid, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Rifampicin
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Reduce cyclosporin level
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Active Ocular Infections
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Can worsen eye infection
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
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Data Sources
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