Effects of Pirenoxine Sodium Eye Drops
This medicine competitively inhibits quinone compound binding to water-soluble protein of the lens and prevents the lens protein degeneration in order to suppress the lens to become cloudy.
It is usually used to slow the progression of early senile cataract.
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The following patients may need to be careful when using this medicine.
Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist.
- If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods.
If you wear contact lenses.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Dosing schedule (How to take this medicine)
- Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is (( to be written by a healthcare professional))
- In general, shake the bottle well, and apply 1 to 2 drops at a time, 3 to 5 times a day. Strictly follow the instructions.
- Before applying, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and running water. Next, shake the bottle well and open the cap. Then, pull down your lower eyelid lightly and apply the medicine.
Be careful not to touch the dropper tip to your eyelid, eyelashes, or eye. After applying, keep your eyes closed without blinking for a while (1 to 5 minutes).
Wipe off any excess liquid gently with clean gauze or a tissue. If you need to apply other eye drops at the same time, wait more than 5 minutes.
- If you wear soft contact lenses, take off the lenses and then apply. After an interval of 5 to 10 minutes to wear contact lenses again.
- If you miss a dose, apply the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. You should not apply two doses at one time.
- If you accidentally apply more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
- Do not stop applying this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Precautions while taking this medicine
- This medicine may cause staining your clothes when in contact accidentally. Wash with water as quickly as possible in this case.
For healthcare professional use only
Possible adverse reactions to this medicine
The commonly reported adverse reactions include blepharitis (erosion of eyelids/redden eyelids/swollen eyelids), contact dermatitis, diffuse superficial keratitis (eye pain, focus disorder, foreign body sensation in eyes), bloodshot eyes, conjunctivitis, stinging/itchy eyes, blurred vision, eye mucus, lacrimation, and abnormal sensation in eyes. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
Storage conditions and other information
- Keep out of reach of children. Store at room temperature (1 to 30 degrees Celsius) away from direct sunlight and moisture.
- Discard the remainder. Do not store them. If you do not know how to discard of it, please ask your pharmacy or medical institution on how to discard them. Do not give it to others.