Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to takeUpneeq (Oxymetazoline Ophthalmic)?
UseUpneeq (Oxymetazoline Ophthalmic)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Using this medicine too long or too often may worsen your symptoms and cause damage to the blood vessels in your eyes.
Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses. A preservative in this medicine could permanently stain the lenses. Use the medicine at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses.
Wash your hands before using eye medication.
Shake the eye drops well just before each use.
To apply the eye drops: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.
Use only the number of drops recommended.
Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment.
Store this medicine in an upright position at room temperature. Do not freeze.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children. Certain eye medications can cause serious medical problems in a young child who accidentally sucks on or swallows medicine from the eye dropper.
Each single-use container is for one use only. Throw it away after one use, even if there is still medicine left inside.
What should I do if I missed a dose ofUpneeq (Oxymetazoline Ophthalmic)?
Since this medicine is sometimes used when needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip any missed dose if it's almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.
