Verkazia

The usual dose of Verkazia (Cyclosporine-opht) is 1 drop in each eye, 4 times a day. After the irritation and redness is gone, your doctor may suggest that you decrease the use of the drops to 1 drop twice a day. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, stop using Verkazia (Cyclosporine-opht) and contact your doctor.

Wait at least 15 minutes after using other eye drops before using cyclosporine eye drops.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist to show you the correct method for using eye drops. It is very important to avoid touching the dropper tip to any surface, skin, or your eye. This contaminates the dropper and can result in a bacterial infection. Report any signs of an eye infection (e.g., redness, irritation, pain) to your doctor immediately.

To use the eye drops:

• Wash your hands before using the eye drops to avoid introducing bacteria into the eye.
• Gently shake the single-dose container of eye drops to ensure that the liquid is thoroughly mixed.
• Tilt your head back and look towards the ceiling.
• With your index finger, gently pull the lower eyelid down and away from the eye to form a pouch.
• Apply one drop into the pouch of each eye. Do not allow the tip of the container to touch the eye or areas around the eye.
• Close your eyes and gently apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye (at the bridge of the nose) for 2 minutes. (This is called nasolacrimal occlusion.) This prevents the medication from dripping down through the tear duct and being swallowed to be absorbed by the body, which could cause you to experience some side effects.
• Wash your hands again to remove any medication residue.

It is important to use Verkazia (Cyclosporine-opht) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not instill a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Verkazia (Cyclosporine-opht) at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children.

Safely discard any medication remaining in the dropper container after putting the drops in the eyes. Each container is intended to be used only once. Do not keep the medication in the container for future doses.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.