Description
This medicine enhances the production of mucin, a component of tears, to stabilize tear film and thereby improve corneal epithelium damage.
It is usually used to treat dry eye.
Presentation
Feature
white, aqueous, sterile ophthalmic suspension (filled in 0.35 mL plastic bottle), (bottle) colorless, (label) pink
Active Ingredients
Rebamipide
Effect/Efficacy
This medicine enhances the production of mucin, a component of tears, to stabilize tear film and thereby improve corneal epithelium damage.
It is usually used to treat dry eye.
Usage/Dosage
In general, instill 1 drop at a time, 4 times daily. Strictly follow the instructions.
Since the medicine is a suspension, hold the lower part of the container and flick toward the widened part to disperse the medicine before instilling.
Avoid touching the eye directly with the tip of the container when instilling the medicine.
After instillation, close the eyes and press the area of the lacrimal sac for 1 to 5 minutes before re-opening the eyes.
Wipe any excess medicine around the eyes with clean gauze or tissue.
This medicine is a single use disposal preparation. Dispose of any medicine remaining in the container after use.
If you need to instill another ophthalmic solution, wait at least 5 minutes between each instillation.
If you miss a dose, instill a dose as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. You should not use two doses at one time.
If you accidentally use more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not stop using this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Cautions
Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc. ) to any medicines. If you use contact lenses.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
In general, Instill 1 drop at a time, 4 times daily.Strictly follow the instructions.
Since the medicine is a suspension, hold the lower part of the container and flick at the widened body to disperse the medicine before instilling.
Since the medicine is a suspension,shake container well to disperse the medicine before instilling.
Avoid touching the eye directly with the tip of the container when instilling the medicine.
After instillation,close the eyes and press the area of the lacrimal sac for 1 to 5 minutes before re-opening the eyes.
Wipe any excess medicine around the eyes with clean gauze or tissue.
Dispose of any medicine remaining in the container after it is used once.
If you need to instill another ophthalmic solution,wait at least 5 minutes between each instillation.
If you missed a dose, instill a dose as soon as possible.However,if it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.You should never take two doses at one time.
If you accidentally used more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not stop using this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Precautions while taking this medicine
Since the medicine is white aqueous sterile ophthalmic suspension, avoid operating machines and vehicles because the vision may be temporarily blurred after instillation.
If you have an unusual ocular sensation, consult with your doctor, because the active ingredient of the medicine may be absorbed into soft contact lenses.
Contraindication
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include bittertaste, eye irritation, eye pruritus, blurred vision.If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
