Cequa

Cequa (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.09% is a prescription eye drop used to increase tear production in people with dry eye disease caused by inflammation. It contains cyclosporine, an immunosuppressant that reduces inflammation in the tear glands to help restore natural tear production.

Benefits

• Increases natural tear production in patients with dry eye disease
• Reduces inflammation of the ocular surface and lacrimal glands
• Preservative-free formulation for sensitive eyes
• Packaged in single-use vials to reduce contamination risk
• Suitable for long-term use in chronic dry eye management
• Helps improve comfort, vision clarity, and eye surface health

Dosage

• Recommended dose: one drop in each eye twice daily (approximately 12 hours apart)
• Use one single-use vial per dose
• Discard each vial immediately after use
• Do not use more than two doses per day unless directed by your doctor
• Use regularly for best results — effects may take several weeks to appear

Warnings and Precautions

• For ophthalmic use only — do not ingest or inject
• Not for use while wearing contact lenses; remove lenses before application and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting
• May cause temporary blurred vision or eye discomfort after application
• Use with caution in patients with eye infections
• Do not use if the solution is cloudy or contains particles
• Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not well established — consult your doctor

Usage Instructions

• Wash hands thoroughly before use
• Open one single-use vial and instill one drop into each eye
• Avoid touching the tip of the vial to your eye or any surface
• Blink gently after instilling; do not rinse the eye
• Wait at least 15 minutes before using other eye medications

Storage Information

• Store at 20–25°C (68–77°F)
• Do not freeze
• Keep vials in the original foil pouch until ready to use
• Keep out of reach of children

Side Effects

• Common: eye pain, burning or stinging upon application, redness, eye discharge, watery eyes, blurred vision
• Less common: itching, foreign body sensation, eye irritation
• Rare but serious (seek medical help): signs of eye infection (pain, swelling, discharge, worsening redness), severe allergic reaction (rash, swelling, difficulty breathing)