Upneeq

Upneeq

What is Upneeq?

Upneeq may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Side effects of Upneeq

If necessary, get emergency medical helpSigns of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Upneeq can cause serious side effects. Stop using Upneeq and call your doctor immediately if you have:

• a light-headed feeling, as if you were going to faint;

• persistent or worsening eye redness;

• eye pain; or

• Changes in your vision.

Common side effects of Upneeq may include:

• slight burning or stinging in the eye;

• blurred vision, watery eyes; or

• mild headache, dizziness, nervousness.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Follow all instructions on the label and packaging of your medicine. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies and any medications you take.

Before you take this medicine

You should not use Upneeq if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• high or low blood pressure;

• heart problems;

• Sjogren's syndrome;

• circulatory disorders;

• Glaucoma; or

• an eye injury or infection.

If you have any of the above conditions, consult a doctor or pharmacist before using the over-the-counter (OTC) version of Oxymetazoline ophthalmic.

Before using Upneeq, consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Always follow the drug label instructions when giving this medication to a child. Do not give this medicine to a child under 6 years of age without medical advice.

How should I use Upneeq?

Use exactly as directed on the label or as prescribed by your doctor. Using this medicine for too long or too often may worsen your symptoms and cause damage to the blood vessels in your eyes.

Do not use if you wear soft contact lenses. A preservative in this medicine could permanently discolor the lenses. Use the medicine at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses.

Wash your hands before applying eye medications.

Shake the eye drops well just before each use.

To apply the eye drops: Tilt your head back slightly and pull your lower eyelid down to create a small pocket. Hold the eyedropper over the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.

Use only the recommended number of drops.

Do not touch the tip of the eyedropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated eyedropper can infect your eye and cause serious vision problems.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment.

Store this medicine upright 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 the eye drop bottle or swallows the medicine.

Each disposable container is intended for single use only. Throw it away after one use, even if it still contains medicine.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Because Upneeq is sometimes used as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not use two doses at the same time.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of Upneeq is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help hotline at 1-800-222-1222 if someone accidentally swallows the medicine.

What should I avoid when using Oxymetazoline ophthalmic?

Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor tells you to.

What other drugs affect Upneeq?

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using oxymetazoline with other medications, especially:

• heart or blood pressure medications;

• a beta-blocker – atenolol, carvedilol, labetalol, metoprolol, nadolol, nebivolol, propranolol, sotalol and others; or

• an MAO inhibitor – isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine and others.

This list is not complete. Other medications can affect oxymetazoline, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

More information

Remember to keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the prescribed indication.