Perfluorohexyloctane (Ophthalmic)

Perfluorohexyloctane eye drops are used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. It works in the eye to reduce the evaporation of tears.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

It is very important that your eye doctor (ophthalmologist) check your progress at regular visits to ensure the medicine is working properly and to look for any unwanted effects.

In deciding to use a medicine, you and your doctor need to consider the risks of taking it against the benefits it may provide. Here are some important points to think about for this medicine:

Allergies

Inform your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reactions to this medicine or any others. Also, let your healthcare professional know about any other allergies you may have, including allergies to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, make sure to read the label or package ingredients closely.

Pediatric

There have not been proper studies on how age affects the use of perfluorohexyloctane eye drops in children. Safety and effectiveness have not been proven.

Geriatric

Current studies have not shown any specific problems related to aging that would limit the effectiveness of perfluorohexyloctane eye drops in older adults.

Breast Feeding

There are no sufficient studies in women to determine the risk to infants when using this medication during breastfeeding. Consider the possible benefits and risks before using this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with Medicines

Some medicines should never be used together, while others can be used together even if there might be an interaction. In such cases, your doctor may need to adjust the dose or take other precautions. Inform your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines.

Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol

Some medicines should not be taken at the same time as food or certain types of food because interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also lead to interactions. Talk to your healthcare professional about using your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Along with its necessary effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Not all of these side effects may happen, but if they do, they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor right away if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

• Blurred vision
• Eye redness

Other side effects not listed may also happen in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In the U.S.

• Miebo

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Lubricant, Ocular

Your eye doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

To use the eye drops:

• Wash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.
• While squeezing, turn the bottle upside down and release the pressure (drawing air into the bottle).
• Tilt the head back and, place the bottle above your eye and squeeze it again to release a drop into your eye.
• To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). Also, keep the container tightly closed. Serious damage to the eye and possible loss of vision may result from using contaminated eye drops.

Remove contact lenses before you use the eye drops. Wait for at least 30 minutes before putting the contact lenses back in.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For ophthalmic dosage forms (eye drops): For dry eye disease: Adults—Instill one drop into the affected eye 4 times a day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

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