Miebo

Generic name: Perfluorohexyloctane
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution
Drug class: Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents

Usage of Miebo

Miebo is a prescription eye drop used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

Miebo works to treat dry eye disease by preventing excessive tear evaporation.

Miebo contains perfluorohexyloctane, a semifluorinated alkane that works to stabilize the tear film on the surface of the eye, stopping the tears from evaporating and preventing drying of the eyes.

It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children under the age of 18.

Miebo side effects

Common side effects include:

blurred vision

eye redness.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Miebo

Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to perfluorohexyloctane.

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How to use Miebo

Usual Adult Dose for Dry Eye Disease:

- one drop into each eye four times daily.

Use: treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.

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