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How to Use

For diseaseds using the ophthalmic suspension - eye drops form of this drug:

• Always shake the container very well just before applying the eye drops.
• 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.
  • If you think you did not get the drop of drug into your eye properly, use another drop.
  • 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 the ophthalmic ointment form of this drug:

• 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. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into this space. A 1/2-inch strip of ointment is usually enough. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to come into contact with the irritation.
  • To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye. After using the eye ointment, wipe the tip of the ointment tube with a clean tissue. Do not wash the tip with water. Always keep the tube tightly closed.

Dosage

• For ophthalmic ointment dosage form:
  • For eye disorders:
    • Adults Use about a 1/2-inch strip of ointment in the eye up to three or four times a day.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
• For ophthalmic suspension - eye drops dosage form:
  • For eye disorders:
    • Adults Use 1 or 2 drops in the eye every four to six hours. Your family doctor may have you use the drops more frequently during the first day or two and will probably have you space the doses farther apart as the eye gets better.
    • Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

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.