Lifitegrast ophthalmic

Lifitegrast ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat symptoms of dry eye disease.

Lifitegrast ophthalmic may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Use your doses at regular intervals, about every 12 hours.

Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses. A preservative in lifitegrast ophthalmic could permanently stain the lenses. Use the medicine at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses.

Wash your hands before using eye medication.

To apply the eye drops: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.

Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed.

Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. Keep the eye drop container in its original foil pouch until you are ready to use the medicine.

Each single-use eye drop container is for only one use in both eyes. Throw it away after one use, even if there is still medicine left inside.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you are taking.

You should not use lifitegrast if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Lifitegrast ophthalmic is not approved for use by anyone younger than 17 years old.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; wheezing, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

lifitegrast ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Stop using lifitegrast ophthalmic and call your doctor right away if you have:

• vision problems; or
• severe eye redness or irritation.

Common side effects of lifitegrast ophthalmic may include:

• blurred vision;
• eye irritation; or
• unusual or unpleasant taste in the mouth.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Usual Adult Dose for Eye Dryness/Redness:

5% ophthalmic solution: 1 drop instilled into each eye 2 times a dayComments:-Doses should be separated by approximately 12 hours.-The single-use container may be used to instill 1 drop in both eyes, but should be discarded immediately after use.-Contacts should be removed before administration, and may be reinserted after 15 minutes.Use: Treatment of the signs/symptoms of dry eye disease (DED)

Usual Pediatric Dose for Eye Dryness/Redness:

17 years and older:5% ophthalmic solution: 1 drop instilled into each eye 2 times a dayComments:-Doses should be separated by approximately 12 hours.-The single-use container may be used to instill 1 drop in both eyes, but should be discarded immediately after use.-Contacts should be removed before administration, and may be reinserted after 15 minutes.Use: Treatment of the signs/symptoms of DED

Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at the same time.

An overdose of lifitegrast ophthalmic is not expected to be harmful. Get emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor instructs you to.

Medicine used in the eyes is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.