Ophthalmic (General)
This drug was compounded for you by O’Brien Pharmacy according to your provider’s prescription. CAUTION Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for whom it was prescribed. This information is provided in addition to the written information and pharmacist consultation you received. No standardized patient information is available for this compound.
Use
This medication is used in the eye
Side Effects
Eye drops are generally well tolerated but can cause brief, mild stinging or burning. Report to your prescriber if you experience severe effects or if your condition is not improving.
Precautions
This medication is for use in the eye. Stop medication and contact prescriber if you experience any signs of an allergic reaction such as swelling of the face, itching, difficulty breathing, skin rash development, or any other intolerable effects.
Directions
Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash hands before and after use. Remove contacts before use and wait at least 15 minutes after use before reinserting. Tilt your head back slightly and pull your lower eyelid down with your index finger to form a pouch. Try not to touch the tip of the dropper to your eye, or any other surface. Gently squeeze the bottle and instill the prescribed number of drops into the pouch. Close your eye and apply light pressure to the inner corner of the eye for 2 minutes, then you may open your eye. Close the bottle tightly and return eye drop bottle to refrigerator. If using at the same time as other eye drops, wait at least 5 minutes between each eye drop. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose.
Storage
Caution Package may not be childproof. Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Store at room temperature. Protect from light. Keep the container tightly closed. Do not use after the beyond use date. Do not flush unused medication down a sink or drain.
You have the right to know about the proper use of your medication and its effects. A pharmacist is available for consult Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time by calling the pharmacy at 800-627-4360. Patients in California will receive a return call on Saturdays for voicemails left by noon Central Time (10 a.m. Pacific Time).
