Pack size: 1 5ml drop  |  Price is for the whole 5ml drop

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Generic: Cyclosporine Eye prep

Form: Eye Drop 50mg/100ml

Indication

Dry eye

Adult Dose

Keratoconjuntivitis Sicca 1 drop twice daily approximately 12 hours apart in each eye May be used with artificial tears; allow 15-minute interval between products

Child Dose

<16 years Safety and efficacy not established >16 years Keratoconjuntivitis Sicca 1 drop twice daily approximately 12 hours apart in each eye May be used with artificial tears; allow 15-minute interval between products

Contraindication

Cyclosporine is contraindicated in patients with active ocular infections and in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the formulation.

Mode of Action

Ciclosporin is a strong immunosuppressant that acts mainly on the helper T-cells. It inhibits the activation of calcineurin and production of interleukin-2, thus reducing cell-mediated immune response. May act as immunomodulator to suppress tear production in keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Precaution

Cyclosporine eye drop should not be administered while wearing contact lenses. Patients with decreased tear production typically should not wear contact lenses. If contact lenses are worn, they should be removed prior to the administration of this formulation. Lenses may be reinserted 15 minutes following administration of Cyclosporine eye drop. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

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Safety Advice

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