See important safety and product information. Restasis is used to treat chronic dry eye that may be caused by inflammation Learn about side effects, interactions and indications. Restasis, restasis multidose, and generic cyclosporine eye emulsion contain 0.05% of medication The typical dose is 1 drop in affected eye (s) twice a day about 12 hours apart. Cyclosporine ophthalmic is an eye drop used to increase tear production in people with dry eye syndrome
Cyclosporine ophthalmic may work by reducing inflammation in the eyes These doses are 5,000 and 32,000 times greater (normalized to body surface area), respectively, than the daily human dose of one drop (approximately 28 mcl) of 0.05% restasis® twice daily into each eye of a 60 kg person (0.001 mg/kg/day), assuming that the entire dose is absorbed. Read the instructions for use if available from your pharmacist before you start using cyclosporine and each time you get a refill If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist Use this medication in the affected eye (s) as directed by your doctor, usually twice a day (about 12 hours apart) To apply eye drops, wash hands first
