Cyclomune Eye Drop (Cyclosporine) | Used to Manage Dry Eye & Increase Tear Production

Precaution

• Use only as directed: Use Cyclomune according to the instructions provided by your eye-care professional.
• Do not touch the dropper tip: Avoid touching the tip of the vial or container to your eye, fingers, skin, or other surfaces to reduce the risk of contamination and eye injury.
• Contact lenses: Contact lenses should be removed before using cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion. They may generally be reinserted after the interval specified in the product instructions.
• Eye infection: Inform your eye doctor if you have an active eye infection or significant eye inflammation before starting treatment.
• Eye injury: Seek medical advice if you experience an eye injury, severe irritation, or sudden changes in vision.
• Allergy: Do not use the product if you have a known hypersensitivity to cyclosporine or any ingredient in the particular formulation.
• Other eye medicines: Tell your doctor about all prescription and nonprescription eye drops you use.
• Artificial tears: Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion may be used with lubricant eye drops when appropriate, but the products should generally be separated by about 15 minutes.
• Single-use containers: If your formulation comes in single-use vials, use the contents as directed and discard the vial after administration.
• Pregnancy: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using the medicine.
• Follow the prescribed schedule: Regular use may be important for achieving the intended therapeutic effect.
• Temporary irritation: Mild burning or stinging can occur after application. Contact your eye doctor if irritation is severe or persistent.
• Vision changes: Report persistent blurred vision, significant eye pain, or other unusual visual symptoms.

Usage 

• Use Cyclomune Eye Drop exactly as prescribed by your eye-care professional.
• Wash and dry your hands before administering the eye drops.
• If using a single-dose emulsion, gently invert the vial several times as directed to obtain a uniform emulsion.
• Tilt your head back and gently pull down the lower eyelid.
• Instill the prescribed number of drops into the affected eye.
• Close your eye gently after administration.
• Avoid touching the container tip to the eye or surrounding surfaces.
• If prescribed twice daily, doses are generally administered approximately 12 hours apart for the 0.05% cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion formulation.
• If using lubricant eye drops at the same time, allow approximately 15 minutes between products.
• Remove contact lenses before application.

uses

• Dry Eye Disease Associated With Ocular Inflammation
  Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion is used to increase tear production in patients whose tear production is presumed to be reduced because of ocular inflammation associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca.
• Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
  It may be used when reduced tear production is associated with inflammatory changes on the ocular surface.
• Reduced Tear Production
  Cyclosporine helps increase natural tear production rather than simply providing temporary lubrication.
• Inflammatory Component of Dry Eye
  It helps regulate immune activity involved in the inflammatory process associated with certain forms of dry eye.
• Long-Term Dry-Eye Management
  It may form part of longer-term treatment for appropriate patients whose dry-eye condition is associated with ocular inflammation.

Side Effects

Common Side Effects

• Burning or stinging sensation in the eyes
• Temporary eye irritation
• Eye redness
• Blurred vision immediately after administration
• Watery eyes
• Eye discomfort

Serious or Concerning Side Effects

• Severe or persistent eye pain
• Significant swelling around the eye
• Persistent severe redness
• Sudden or significant changes in vision
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction
• Signs of an eye infection
• Severe irritation that does not improve

FAQs

1. What is Cyclomune Eye Drop used for?

Cyclomune Eye Drop contains Cyclosporine and may be used to increase tear production in certain patients with dry eye associated with ocular inflammation.

2. How does Cyclomune Eye Drop work?

Cyclosporine reduces certain immune and inflammatory responses on the ocular surface, which can help increase tear production in appropriate patients.

3. Is Cyclomune used for dry eyes?

Yes. Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion is used for certain forms of dry eye in which reduced tear production is associated with ocular inflammation.

4. How often is cyclosporine eye drop used?

For the 0.05% cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion formulation, the labeled dosage is one drop in each eye twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart. Follow the instructions for your specific Cyclomune formulation.

5. Can I wear contact lenses while using Cyclomune?

Contact lenses should be removed before applying cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion. Follow the product instructions regarding when they can be reinserted.

6. Can Cyclomune be used with artificial tears?

Yes, cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion can be used with lubricant eye drops. A 15-minute interval between products is recommended in the prescribing information.

7. Does Cyclomune provide immediate relief from dry eyes?

Cyclosporine is intended to address the inflammatory component associated with reduced tear production and may not provide the same immediate lubricating effect as artificial tears.

Interactions

• Lubricant Eye Drops
  Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion can be used with artificial tears when appropriate. Leave approximately 15 minutes between the two products to reduce interference with administration.
• Other Ophthalmic Medicines
  Tell your eye doctor about all other prescription or nonprescription eye drops you use.
• Topical Anti-Inflammatory Eye Medicines
  The prescribing information notes that increased tear production was not observed in patients currently using topical anti-inflammatory drugs in the studied setting. Your eye doctor should determine whether such medicines should be used together.
• Other Immunomodulatory Eye Treatments
  Tell your doctor if you are receiving another treatment that affects ocular immune or inflammatory responses.
• Eye Infection Treatments
  If you are using antibiotic, antiviral, or antifungal eye medicines, inform your eye-care professional so administration can be appropriately scheduled.
• Contact-Lens Products
  Contact lenses should be removed before administration of cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion. Follow the product-specific instructions before reinserting them.
• Systemic Medicines
  Although topical ophthalmic cyclosporine has limited systemic exposure, provide your doctor with a complete list of medicines you take.
• Vitamins and Supplements
  Inform your healthcare professional about vitamins, herbal products, and supplements, particularly if multiple eye or systemic medicines are being used.
• Multiple Eye Drops
  When several ophthalmic medicines are prescribed, follow the recommended order and time interval between products.