What XTRAPRED is used for?

• It is used to treat inflamed eyes (red and painful) for which the inflammation is not caused by an infection. The part of the eye affected will vary depending on the cause of the inflammation

• Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other eye preparations

• Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you

Dosage

• The normal adult dose is 1 to 2 drops in one or both eyes as often as directed by your doctor
• The dose for children will be decided by the doctor or eye specialist

Method of administration

• Wash your hands
• Carefully dry your eyes using a tissue
• Pull your lower eyelid down gently, and then carefully place 1 or 2 drops inside your lower eyelid
• Make sure the dropper does not touch any parts of your eye
• Close your eye and blink a few times to make sure your eye is covered by the liquid
• Close the eyelids. It is advisable to press gently on the inner corner of your eyelid for 3 minutes. This will help stop the solution draining into your nose and throat. This is especially advisable in children and the elderly
• Discard XTRAPRED, even if some solution remains
• Do not wear contact lenses until the effects of the drops have completely worn off

If you use more XTRAPRED

• If you suddenly feel unwell after using more of the drops, tell your doctor or eye specialist or contact the nearest emergency department immediately

If you forget to use XTRAPRED

• You should take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose, but you should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose

If you stop using XTRAPRED

• Do not stop using this medicine unless your doctor tells you to