ophthalmic hyclo is used to increase tear production in people with dry eye disease. hyclo is in a class of medications called immuno-modulators. it works by decreasing swelling in the eye to allow for tear production.
ophthalmic hyclo comes as a solution (liquid) and as an emulsion (combination of two unmixable liquids) to instil in the eye. it is usually instilled in each eye twice a day, about 12 hours apart. instil hyclo eye drops at around the same times every day. follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. use hyclo eyedrops exactly as directed. do not use more or less of them or use them more often than prescribed by your doctor.
hyclo eye drops are for use only in the eye(s). do not swallow or apply hyclo eyedrops to the skin. hyclo eye drops come in single-use vials (small bottles to be used for one dose) and in a multi-dose bottle (a bottle that can be used more than once). if you use single-use vials, the liquid from a vial should be used immediately after opening for one or both eyes. be careful not to let the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, face, or any surface. if the tip does touch another surface, bacteria may get into the eye drops.
the main side effects of this medication are hives, itching, shortness of breath, headache.
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