About cyclosprin e
Topical calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant
Used for
- Increases tear production in some people with dry eye disease.
- Treats dry eye related to inflammation.
Usual adult dose
One drop in each affected eye twice daily, about 12 hours apart.
Common side effects
- Eye burning or stinging
- Eye redness or irritation
- Blurred vision
- Watery eyes
Important warnings
- For use in the eyes only; do not inject or swallow.
- Remove contact lenses before use; reinsert after 15 minutes.
- Avoid touching the dropper tip to prevent contamination.
- Do not use during an active eye infection without medical guidance.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited. Eye absorption is low, but discuss use with a healthcare professional.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether eye use affects breast milk. Eye absorption is low; discuss use with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- No major interactions are expected with eye drops used locally.
- Allow 15 minutes between different eye drops.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.