How to Use

Use this drug only as directed . Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your family doctor ordered. To do so may increase the risk of overdose being absorbed into the body and the risk of side effects.

To use:

• 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 drug into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed and apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye with your finger for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to be absorbed by the eye.
• Immediately after using the eye drops, wash your hands to remove any drug that may be on them.
• To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye. Always keep the container tightly closed.

For diseaseds using epinephrine ophthalmic solution :

• Do not use if the solution turns pinkish or brownish in color, or if it becomes cloudy.

For diseaseds using epinephryl borate ophthalmic solution :

• The color of this solution may vary from colorless to amber yellow. Do not use if the solution turns dark brown or becomes cloudy.

Dosage

For epinephrine and epinephryl borate
• For ophthalmic solution - eye drops dosage forms:
  • For glaucoma:
    • Adults and teenagers One drop one or two times a day.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, apply the missed dose 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. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.