Rimexolone eye drops for inflammation

About rimexolone eye drops

Rimexolone eye drops are used to treat short-term inflammatoriska ögontillstånd. De ordineras vanligtvis av en ögonspecialist. De innehåller en kortikosteroid (ibland kallad 'steroid') som hjälper till att lindra inflammation, rodnad och irritation.

To make sure this is the right treatment for you, before you start using rimexolone drops it is important that your doctor knows:

• Om du någonsin har haft en allergisk reaktion mot några ögondroppar eller andra läkemedel.

• Om du tror att du kan ha en ögoninfektion.

• Om du bär mjuka kontaktlinser.

• Om du är gravid eller ammar.

• Om du tar några andra läkemedel. Detta inkluderar alla läkemedel du tar som finns att köpa utan recept, samt växtbaserade och komplementära läkemedel.

1. Tvätta händerna noggrant innan du använder dropparna.

2. Shake the bottle well and remove the cap.

3. Luta huvudet lite bakåt och dra det nedre ögonlocket nedåt för att bilda en ficka.

4. Hold the bottle upside down near to your eye. Try not to touch your eye as you do this.

5. Gently press on the base of the bottle to release one drop into your eye. Only use a second drop if the first drop missed going into your eye.

6. Close your eye for a minute or two, and press gently on the side of your nose where the corner of your eye meets your nose. This helps to stop the drop from draining away and keeps it in your eye.

7. Repeat the process in your other eye if you have been told to use the drops in both eyes.

8. Replace the cap on the bottle.
   

• Innan du använder ögondropparna, läs tillverkarens tryckta informationsblad från förpackningen. Det ger dig mer information om ögondropparna och ger dig en fullständig lista över de biverkningar som du kan uppleva av att använda dem.

• Use the eye drops exactly as your doctor tells you to. If you have had eye surgery, it is likely you will be asked to use the drops four times a day for two weeks. For other eye conditions, you may be asked to use the drops more often than this, or for longer than this.

• Rimexolone eye drops are only meant to be used for a short period of time - this means a maximum of four weeks. This is because they can cause problems within your eye when used for longer periods of time than recommended.

• Var noga med att inte röra spetsen på pipetten med ögat, fingrarna eller någon annan yta. Detta hjälper till att förhindra risken för infektion.

• When first put in, eye drops may cause blurred vision. This should quickly clear, but make sure you can see properly before you drive or before you use tools or machines, as otherwise you may put yourself and others at risk.

• If you are using any other eye drops or eye ointments, leave at least five minutes between applying each one. This is to prevent more liquid going into your eye than it can handle. Otherwise the drops will overflow from your eye and may not have the intended effect.

• If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, you should check again with your doctor or eye clinic.

• If you normally wear contact lenses, please wear spectacles until your doctor advises you that it is suitable for you to wear your lenses again. There are two reasons for this - you should not wear lenses while your eyes are inflamed, and bottles of eye drops contain a preservative which can affect some soft contact lenses.

Along with their useful effects, eye drops can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains the most common ones associated with rimexolone eye drops. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your drops. Unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to a new medicine but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Occasionally people can be allergic to eye drops because of the preservative they contain. If you notice a rash around your eyes, or any swelling or itching, stop using the drops and contact a doctor for advice. If you experience any other symptoms, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

• Förvara alla läkemedel utom räckhåll och synhåll för barn.

• Förvara på en sval, torr plats, borta från direkt värme och ljus.

• Eye drops only keep for four weeks once the bottle has been opened so throw away the bottle after your course of treatment is finished, even if there is some solution left.