Daily Dosing With Restasis® Ophthalmic Emulsion
RESTASIS® — A Simple B.I.D. Regimen
1 Drop, 2X Per Day, 12 Hours Apart
- Instill 1 drop of RESTASIS® (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05% twice a day in each eye approximately 12 hours apart
- Invert the unit dose vial a few times to obtain a uniform, white, opaque emulsion before using
- RESTASIS® can be used concomitantly with artificial tears, allowing a 15-minute interval between products. Discard vial immediately after use
Dr. Karl Stonecipher discusses proper
daily dosing.
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RESTASIS® Ophthalmic Emulsion is indicated to increase tear production in patients whose tear production is presumed to be suppressed due to ocular inflammation associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Increased tear production was not seen in patients currently taking topical anti-inflammatory drugs or using punctal plugs.
Important Safety Information:
RESTASIS® is contraindicated in patients with active ocular infections and has not been studied in patients with a history of herpes keratitis.
The most common adverse event was ocular burning (upon instillation) – 17%. Other events reported in 1% to 5% of patients included conjunctival hyperemia, discharge, epiphora, eye pain, foreign body sensation, pruritus, stinging, and visual disturbance (most often blurring).
Please see full prescribing information for RESTASIS® (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05%.