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What is Lifitegrast Ophthalmic?
Lifitegrast ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat symptoms of dry eye disease.
Lifitegrast ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
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.
How should I use Lifitegrast Ophthalmic
Use Lifitegrast Ophthalmic (Ophthalmic) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
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 this medicine 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.
Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.
Lifitegrast Ophthalmic side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; wheezing, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:
- vision problems; or
- severe eye redness or irritation.
Common side effects may include:
- blurred vision;
- eye irritation; o
- 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.
What other drugs will affect Lifitegrast Ophthalmic?
Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor tells you to.