Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 27, 2023.

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

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS: None

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

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.

Further information

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