Restasis 0.05% Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.4 mL Ophthalmic Emulsion

Restasis 0.05% Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.4 mL Ophthalmic Emulsion is a prescription eye medicine that contains ciclosporin 0.05% in each single-use 0.4 mL unit. It belongs to the calcineurin inhibitor class and is used to help increase tear production in people with dry eye disease linked to inflammation. Because this product is an ophthalmic emulsion, it is intended for use in the eyes, not by mouth. Restasis 0.05% Ophthalmic Emulsion is often chosen when standard lubricating drops are not enough to control long-term dry eye symptoms.

How it works: Ciclosporin helps calm inflammation on the surface of the eye so the tear glands can work better. In this ophthalmic emulsion, the medicine is delivered directly to the eye to support natural tear production over time.

Restasis 0.05% Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.4 mL Ophthalmic Emulsion is a low-dose eye formulation, not an oral tablet, and it is specifically designed for direct use in the eye. Compared with higher-dose ciclosporin eye products, the 0.05% strength is often selected to balance effectiveness with local tolerability for chronic dry eye treatment. A doctor may choose this strength when ongoing anti-inflammatory support for tear production is needed.

• Dry eye disease
• Keratoconjunctivitis sicca
• Inflammation-related tear deficiency
• Long-term relief of dry eye symptoms

• Use this product only in the eyes as directed by your doctor; do not swallow it.
• Wash your hands before using a single 0.4 mL unit and twist it open carefully.
• Instill the prescribed number of drops into the affected eye or eyes; do not let the dropper tip touch your eye or any surface.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Restasis 0.05% Ophthalmic Emulsion and wait before putting them back in, as advised by your prescriber.
• Use it at the same times each day for best results; many patients use it twice daily, about 12 hours apart.
• If you use other eye medicines, separate them as instructed so the products do not wash each other out.

Each single-use unit of Restasis 0.05% Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.4 mL Ophthalmic Emulsion provides ciclosporin 0.05% for ocular use. The usual frequency is twice daily, but the exact schedule and any duration of treatment are determined by the prescriber based on your eye condition and response. Do not use more often than directed by your doctor.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ciclosporin may include:

• Burning or stinging in the eye after instillation
• Eye redness
• Temporary blurred vision
• Eye irritation or discomfort
• Watery eyes
• Foreign-body sensation in the eye

• Use only if prescribed for dry eye disease; this is not for quick relief of acute eye irritation.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface to avoid contamination.
• If you wear contact lenses, follow your prescriber’s instructions on when to remove and reinsert them.
• Tell your doctor if you have eye infections, eye surgery, eye injury, or corneal disease before using Restasis 0.05% Ophthalmic Emulsion.
• Use caution if you develop temporary blurred vision after dosing, especially before driving or operating machinery.
• Tell your doctor about all eye drops and ointments you use, since some products can interfere with how this medicine works in the eye.
• Do not use if the single-use unit is damaged or the solution changes appearance.

• Other prescription eye drops or ointments
• Other immunosuppressive medicines
• Products that irritate the eyes, including some medicated drops
• Contact lens care products if used incorrectly around dosing

Store Restasis 0.05% Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.4 mL Ophthalmic Emulsion at room temperature in the original carton, and use each single-use unit only once before discarding it.