Xiidra® Ophthalmic Solution for Dry Eye Disease

Xiidra is a prescription eye drop used to treat the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. It targets inflammation on the eye surface to help reduce irritation and discomfort. You can compare options and place an order with US delivery from Canada, even if you pay without insurance.

What Xiidra Is and How It Works

Xiidra® contains lifitegrast, an LFA-1 antagonist that helps block inflammatory cell binding on the ocular surface. It is a targeted therapy for dry eye disease driven by inflammation. As an anti-inflammatory eye drop, it can help relieve burning, stinging, and fluctuating vision linked to dryness.

Lifitegrast ophthalmic solution 5% is supplied in sterile, single-use vials. Each vial is opened once and then discarded to reduce contamination risk.

Border Free Health connects U.S. patients with licensed Canadian partner pharmacies; prescriptions are verified with prescribers before dispensing.

See the official label for full mechanism details and safety information. This page summarizes key points to help you discuss treatment with your prescriber.

Who It’s For

This treatment is indicated for adults with signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. It may be considered when artificial tears are not enough or when inflammation is suspected. People with a known allergy to lifitegrast or any component should not use it. Safety in pediatric patients has not been established.

Discuss pregnancy and breastfeeding considerations with a healthcare professional. Tell your prescriber about any other eye conditions or recent eye surgeries before starting therapy.

Dosage and Usage

The usual schedule is one drop in each eye twice daily, roughly 12 hours apart. Wash your hands, open a single vial, and avoid touching the tip to any surface. Use the vial immediately after opening and discard it after use. Many patients can treat both eyes from a single vial.

If you use other eye medicines, separate administration by at least five minutes. Contact lenses should be removed before dosing and may be reinserted after 15 minutes. Follow your prescriber’s instructions and the official label for complete directions. Xiidra 0.2 mL vials are designed for single use.

Strengths and Forms

Xiidra 5% single-use vials are packaged in foil pouches to protect the solution from light. Common carton sizes include multi-week supplies, which may be available as 30 or 60 single-use units depending on market availability.

Supply options can vary by pharmacy and region. Check available pack sizes on the product page before you place an order.

Missed Dose and Timing

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember the same day. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not use two doses at once. Consistent twice-daily use supports best results over time. Consider keeping spare vials with your travel kit or work bag. Xiidra 30 vials may help you plan around trips and busy schedules.

Storage and Travel Basics

Store unopened vials in the original foil pouch, and keep the carton closed to protect from light. Keep at room temperature within the range indicated on the label, and do not freeze. After opening a vial, use the contents right away and discard the vial. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

When traveling, carry vials in your hand luggage. Keep the pouches sealed until ready to use, and avoid leaving them in a hot car. Consider a small protective case to prevent crushing. Some orders use temperature-controlled handling when required, but these vials are generally stored at room temperature per labeling.

Pen Handling and Sharps Disposal

Not applicable. These are single-use vials, not pens or injectors. Discard each empty vial and tip in household trash unless local regulations advise otherwise.

Benefits

This medicine targets ocular surface inflammation, which can drive dry eye symptoms. Many patients find it easier to stick to a twice-daily schedule compared with more frequent artificial tears. Single-use vials lower the contamination risk that can come with multi-dose bottles.

The treatment can be used alongside other dry eye therapies when advised by a clinician. Spacing different drops allows each product to work as intended.

Side Effects and Safety

• Eye irritation or discomfort after instillation
• Temporary blurred vision
• Eye redness or watering
• A bitter or unusual taste after dosing
• Headache

Serious reactions are uncommon but can include hypersensitivity, significant eye pain, or vision changes. Stop use and seek medical help if you notice swelling, rash, or severe irritation. Hypoglycemia risk does not apply to this class, but coordination with other prescriptions is still important. Always report persistent symptoms to a healthcare professional.

Drug Interactions and Cautions

Space this drop from other ophthalmic medicines by at least five minutes to reduce washout. Remove contact lenses before use and wait 15 minutes before reinserting them. Tell your prescriber about all topical and systemic medicines you use, including over-the-counter products and supplements.

Do not use the vial tip if it has touched your eye, fingers, or any surface. Contamination can cause serious eye infections.

What to Expect Over Time

Symptoms may ease gradually with regular use. Some people first notice less burning or grittiness, then more comfortable screen time or reading. Others may feel a brief stinging on instillation that lessens with routine. Keep dosing as directed unless your prescriber advises changes.

Use preservative-free artificial tears as instructed to support comfort between doses. Adherence is important because inflammatory pathways can take time to quiet.

Compare With Alternatives

For chronic dry eye driven by inflammation, cyclosporine drops are another option your prescriber may consider. We offer Cequa and Cyclosporine. Your clinician can help decide which class is suitable based on your history, tolerability, and goals.

Pricing and Access

Many patients compare Canadian options to reduce out-of-pocket costs. You can review Xiidra price without insurance on the product page and see current supply options. Listings reflect Canadian dispensing, with US shipping from Canada. Checkout is encrypted to protect your information.

If you are looking for Xiidra Canadian pricing, use the pricing tab to compare available pack sizes. Pharmacists will dispense once a valid prescription is on file. See current offers on our Promotions page when available.

Availability and Substitutions

Supply can vary by pharmacy. If your item is temporarily unavailable, a prescriber may recommend an alternative in the same therapeutic class or a different approach based on your history. Buy lifitegrast eye drops only with guidance from your clinician and the product label for safe use.

Patient Suitability and Cost-Saving Tips

This therapy may suit adults with inflammatory dry eye symptoms who can follow a twice-daily routine. It may not suit patients with known lifitegrast allergy or those unable to avoid contact lens wear during dosing. Share your full medical and ocular history with your prescriber.

To save on total costs, consider a multi-month supply if approved. Set refill reminders so you do not run out during travel or busy periods. Store extra cartons properly and check the pouch expiration date before you use a vial.

Questions to Ask Your Clinician

• Is this class appropriate for my type of dry eye?
• How should I space this drop from other eye medicines?
• What should I do if stinging persists after dosing?
• Can I keep using artificial tears and warm compresses?
• When should I schedule follow-up to assess response?
• Are cyclosporine options reasonable if I cannot tolerate this?

Authoritative Sources

Manufacturer | DailyMed | Health Canada DPD

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