Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 27, 2023.
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Eye Dryness/Redness
Recommended dose: Instill one drop 4 times a day into affected eye(s)
Comments:
- Remove contact lenses prior to and for at least 30 minutes after administration.
Use: For the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
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Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
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Other Comments
Administration advice:
- Contact lenses should be removed prior to and for at least 30 minutes after administration of this drug.
- To administer, remove bottle cap and then gently squeeze bottle while holding upright.
- While still squeezing, turn bottle upside down and release pressure to draw air into bottle.
- Continue holding bottle upside down and place above the affected eye. Squeeze to release drop.
- Repeat steps for second affected eye.
Storage requirements:
- Store at 20ºC to 25ºC (68ºF to 77ºF).
- After opening, drug can be used until the expiration date on the bottle.
Patient advice:
- Inform patients that visual administration instructions for this drug are available in the package insert.
- Instruct patients to remove contact lenses prior to administering this drug and to not reinsert them for at least 30 minutes after.
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