UNOPROSTONE ISOPROPYL - OPHTHALMIC (Rescula) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.

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unoprostone isopropyl-ophthalmic (cont.)

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies, other eye problems (e.g., angle closure, inflammatory or neovascular glaucoma), eye infections, eye injury or surgeries, contact lens use. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult you doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: other eye medications. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If this medicine is taken by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.

MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place between 36 and 77 degrees F (2 to 25 degrees C).

Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005