Vexol Side Effects

Generic name: rimexolone ophthalmic

Note: This document contains side effect information about rimexolone ophthalmic. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Vexol.

Some side effects of Vexol may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to rimexolone ophthalmic: ophthalmic suspension

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking rimexolone ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Vexol) hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using rimexolone ophthalmic and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• vision changes, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;

• pain behind your eyes;

• feeling like something is in your eye; or

• eye swelling, redness, itching, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage (may be signs of infection).

Less serious side effects of rimexolone ophthalmic may include:

• blurred vision;

• dry or watery eyes;

• eyes being more sensitive to light;

• headache;

• runny nose, sore throat; or

• unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth.

Serious side effects are not expected with this medication. Rarely, an increase in the pressure inside of the eye, formation of cataracts, or perforation of the cornea have been reported. Talk to your doctor about any possible side effects.

More commonly, some burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light may occur.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to rimexolone ophthalmic: ophthalmic suspension

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included blurred vision, discharge, ocular pain and discomfort, increased intraocular pressure, foreign body sensation, pruritus, and hyperemia in 1% to 5% of patients. Dry eye, tearing, conjunctival and corneal edema, keratitis, photophobia, corneal erosion, corneal ulcer, corneal staining, increased fibrin, tearing, photophobia, edema, irritation, browache, lid margin crusting, and infiltrate have been reported in less than 1% of patients. In addition, prolonged use of rimexolone ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Vexol) solution (and other ophthalmic corticosteroids) has caused ocular hypertension/glaucoma, optic nerve damage, defects in visual acuity and fields of vision, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, and secondary infections of the eye. The use of topical corticosteroids has caused perforation of the globe where there is preexisting thinning of the cornea or sclera.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache in less than 2% of patients.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included rhinitis and pharyngitis in less than 2% of patients.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included hypotension in less than 2% of patients.

Other

Other side effects have included taste perversion in less than 2% of patients.

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