The rest of the single-dose containers should be stored in the aluminum bag.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nIf a drop falls out of sight, try again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you use too much IKERVIS <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
rinse your eye with water. Do not drip in more drops until it is time for the next regular dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to use IKERVIS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
continue with the next dose as planned. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Do not use more than one drop each day in the affected eye (s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you stop using IKERVIS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
without talking to your doctor, inflammation is not kept under control in the transparent membrane of the front of the eye ( inflammation is called keratitis ) which can lead to impaired vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following side effects have been reported:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe most common side effects occur in and around the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Eye pain<\/li>
- Eye irritation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Redness of the eyelid<\/li>
- Tear flow<\/li>
- Redness in the eye<\/li>
- Dimsyn<\/li>
- Swollen eyelid<\/li>
- Redness of the conjunctiva (thin membrane covering the front of the eye)<\/li>
- Itching in the eye<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Discomfort, itching or irritation in or around the eye when the drops are placed in the eye, including a feeling of having something in the eye<\/li>
- Irritation or swelling of the conjunctiva (thin membrane covering the front of the eye)<\/li>
- Disorder in the tear flow<\/li>
- Excretion from the eye<\/li>
- Irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva (thin membrane covering the front of the eye)<\/li>
- Inflammation of the iris (the colored part of the eye) or the eyelid<\/li>
- Drug residues in the eye<\/li>
- Abrasion in the outer layer of the cornea<\/li>
- Red or swollen eyelids<\/li>
- Cyst in the eyelid<\/li>
- Immunological reaction or scarring of the cornea<\/li>
- Itching of the eyelid<\/li>
- Bacterial infection or inflammation of the cornea (transparent membrane in the front of the eye)<\/li>
- Painful rash around the eye due to herpes zoster virus .<\/li>
- Headache<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. How to store IKERVIS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the outer carton, aluminum sachet, and single-dose containers after \u201cEXP\u201d. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once the aluminum bags have been opened, the single-dose containers should be stored in the bags as protection against light and evaporation. Dispose of an opened individual single-dose container with any remaining solution immediately after use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\nContent declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n- The active substance is cyclosporine. One milliliter IKERVIS contains 1 mg ciclosporin.<\/li>
- The other ingredients are triglyceride s medium chain, cetalkonium chloride, glycerin , tyloxapol, poloxamer 188, sodium hydroxide (for pH -reglering) and water for injections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
IKERVIS is a cloudy white eye drop emulsion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The drug is supplied in single-dose low-density polyethylene (LDPE) containers. A single-dose container contains 0.3 ml of eye drops, emulsion.
The single-dose containers are packed in a sealed aluminum bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pack sizes: 30 and 90 single-dose containers.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
SANTEN Oy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Niittyhaankatu 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n
33720 Tampere<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nEXCELVISION
Rue de la Lombardi\u00e8re<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ZI la Lombardi\u00e8re<\/p>\n\n\n\n
F-07100 Annonay<\/p>\n\n\n\n
France<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SANTEN Oy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kelloportinkatu 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
33100 Tampere<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contact the representative of the marketing authorization holder to find out more about this medicine:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Santen Oy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tel: +46 (0) 850598833<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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