Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of too much medicine being absorbed into the body and the chance of side effects.

To use the eye drops:

  • Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
  • Tilt your head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space.
  • Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eye. Do not blink. Keep the eye closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed by the eye.
  • If you think you did not get the drop of medicine into your eye properly, repeat the process with another drop.
  • To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). Also, keep the container tightly closed. Serious damage to the eye and possible loss of vision may result from using contaminated eye medicines.

To use the eye gel:

  • 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 gel into this space. A 1½-cm (approximately ½-inch) strip of gel is usually enough, unless you have been told by your doctor to use a different amount. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed by the eye.
  • Immediately after using the eye gel, wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.
  • To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). After using the eye gel, wipe the tip of the gel tube with a clean tissue and keep the tube tightly closed.

To use the eye insert:

  • This medicine usually comes with patient directions. Read them carefully before using this medicine.
  • If you think this medicine unit may be damaged, do not use it. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.
  • If the unit seems to be releasing too much medicine into your eye, remove it and replace with a new unit. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.

If you wear contact lenses, take them out before you use this medicine. Wait at least 10 minutes before you put your contact lenses back in.

If you are using more than one eye product, apply these medicines at least 5 minutes apart.

Dosing

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

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For ophthalmic dosage form (eye drops):
    • For chronic glaucoma:
      • Adults and children—Instill one drop 1 to 4 times a day.
    • For acute angle-closure glaucoma:
      • Adults and children—Instill one drop every 5 to 10 minutes for three to six doses. Then one drop every one to three hours until eye pressure is reduced.
    • For presbyopia:
      • Adults—
        • Qlosi™: Instill one drop in each eye. You may instill another drop in each eye 2 to 3 hours after the first dose. This medicine can be used every day, up to 2 times each day.
        • Vuity®: Instill one drop in each eye once a day. You may instill another drop in each eye 3 to 6 hours after the first dose.
      • Children—Use is not recommended.
  • For ophthalmic dosage form (eye gel):
    • For glaucoma:
      • Adults and teenagers—Use once a day at bedtime.
      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For ophthalmic dosage form (eye insert):
    • For glaucoma:
      • Adults and children—Insert one ocular system every seven days.
      • Infants—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Store the Qlosi™ vial in the refrigerator. Once the pouch is open, you may store it at room temperature and use within 30 days. Throw away opened vials after use.