About cyclosporine
Calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant
Used for
- Increases tear production in some people with dry eye disease.
Usual adult dose
One drop in each affected eye twice daily, about 12 hours apart.
Common side effects
- Eye burning or stinging
- Eye redness
- Watery eyes
- Temporary blurred vision
Important warnings
- For eye use only; do not swallow or inject.
- Remove contact lenses before use; wait 15 minutes before reinserting.
- Avoid touching the bottle tip to prevent contamination.
- May take several weeks to improve symptoms.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy information is limited; systemic absorption after eye use is low.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; systemic absorption after eye use is low.
Interactions
- No well-established medicine interactions are expected with topical eye use.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.