Trifluridine : How to Use - Viroptic, trifluorothymidine

Trifluridine - Ophthalmic

Brand Names

Viroptic, trifluorothymidine Trifluridine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

The bottle is only partially full to provide proper drop control.

To use:

First, wash your hands. Then tilt the head back and pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the drug into the pouch and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to come into contact with the infection.
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.

Do not use this drug more often or for a longer time than your family doctor ordered . To do so may cause problems in the eyes. If you have any questions about this, check with your family doctor.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this drug for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms have disappeared Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

The dose of ophthalmic trifluridine will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of ophthalmic trifluridine If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so .

The number of doses you use each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you use the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are using ophthalmic trifluridine .

For ophthalmic solution dosage forms:
- For viral eye infection:
  - Adults and children 6 years of age and older One drop every two hours while you are awake. After healing has occurred, the dose may be reduced for seven more days to one drop every four hours - at least 5 doses a day while you are awake.
  - Children up to 6 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, apply it 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.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store in the refrigerator because heat will cause this drug to break down. However, keep the drug from freezing. Follow the directions on the label.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.