Proper Use
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
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. This medicine is not for long-term use.
This medicine can be used with other ophthalmic (eye) medicines. Wait at least 5 minutes before using another eye medicine.
If you or your child are wearing contact lenses, remove them while you are using this medicine. Talk to your eye doctor about this if you have questions.
If you are using this medicine after an eye surgery, use one bottle for each eye only. Use of the same bottle of eye drops for both eyes is not recommended. Use Acuvail® right away after opening and discard the remaining contents after use.
To use the eye drops:
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First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed by the eye.
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Immediately after using the eye drops, wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.
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If you think you did not get the drop of medicine into your eye properly, use another drop.
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To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). Also, always keep the container tightly closed.
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.
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For ophthalmic dosage form (eye drops):
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For relief of eye itching caused by seasonal allergic conjunctivitis:
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Adults and children 2 years of age and older—Use one drop in the affected eye(s) 4 times a day.
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Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For eye swelling following cataract surgery:
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Adults and children 2 years of age and older—Use one drop in the affected eye(s) 4 times a day beginning 24 hours after surgery and for 2 weeks after the surgery.
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Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For eye pain and swelling following cataract surgery:
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Adults and children 2 years of age and older—Use one drop in the affected eye(s) 2 times a day beginning 1 day before surgery, continued on the day of surgery, and for 2 weeks after the surgery.
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Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For eye pain, burning, or stinging following corneal refractive surgery:
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Adults and children 3 years of age and older—Use one drop in the affected eye(s) 4 times a day for up to 4 days after the surgery.
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Children younger than 3 years of age—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.
Portions of this document last updated: July 01, 2024
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