Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic

Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic solution is a prescription medication used for the treatment of dry eye disease.

Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic is available under the following different brand names: Miebo.

Common side effects of Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic include:

• blurred vision
• eye redness

Serious side effects of Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic include:

• not available

Rare side effects of Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic include:

• none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, coordination loss, unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights.
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, light-headedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult dosage

Ophthalmic solution

• 100% (1.338 g/mL; 3 mL per 5-mL multidose bottle)

Dry eye disease

Adult dosage

• Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) 4 times a day.

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, healthcare provider, or pharmacist first.

• Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs.
• Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs.
• Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs.
• Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your healthcare professional or doctor for additional medical advice, health questions, or concerns.

Contraindications

• none

Effects of drug abuse

• none

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic”

Cautions

• Do not administer while wearing contact lenses; advise patients to remove contact lenses before and for at least 30 minutes after administration

Pregnancy and Lactation

• There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of perfluorohexyloctane Ophthalmic in pregnant women
• Lactation
  • Data are not available on the presence of perfluorohexyloctane in human milk, its effects on breastfed infants, or on milk production