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HOW TO USE
RESTASIS®

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Treating your type of Chronic Dry Eye with RESTASIS® takes time and consistent use. Take one drop in each eye twice a day, every day, at least 12 hours apart.

It may take 3 months for some patients to begin noticing an increase in tear production, with significant increase in tear production at 6 months. Individual results may vary.

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Save yourself trips to the pharmacy by opting for the 90-day supply of RESTASIS®.

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USAGE WITH
CONTACT LENSES

You can use RESTASIS® if you wear contact lenses. Just make sure to remove both lenses prior to using RESTASIS® or RESTASIS MultiDose®, and wait 15 minutes before putting them back in. RESTASIS® should not be used while wearing contact lenses.

RESTASIS® COMES
IN MULTI-SIZES

RESTASIS® is available in two different forms: RESTASIS® single-use vials and RESTASIS MultiDose® bottles. Choose the product type that’s more convenient for you. For details on how to use RESTASIS® single-use vials and RESTASIS MultiDose® bottles, visit our FAQs.

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APPROVED USE

RESTASIS® and RESTASIS MultiDose® Ophthalmic Emulsion help increase your eyes’ natural ability to produce tears, which may be reduced by inflammation due to Chronic Dry Eye. RESTASIS® and RESTASIS MultiDose® did not increase tear production in patients using anti-inflammatory eye drops or tear duct plugs.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not use RESTASIS® and RESTASIS MultiDose® Ophthalmic Emulsion if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Be careful not to touch the container tip to your eye or other surfaces, to help avoid eye injury and contamination. RESTASIS® and RESTASIS MultiDose® should not be used while wearing contact lenses. If contact lenses are worn, they should be removed prior to use of RESTASIS® and RESTASIS MultiDose® and may be reinserted after 15 minutes.

The most common side effect is a temporary burning sensation. Other side effects include eye redness, discharge, watery eyes, eye pain, foreign body sensation, itching, stinging, and blurred vision.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit FDA Goverment WebsiteOpens an external site in new tab, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

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*Up to a $300 savings for a 90-day supply of RESTASIS® single-use vials or up to a $255 savings for a 30-day supply of RESTASIS® single-use vials. Up to a $300 savings for 3 bottles of RESTASIS MultiDose® or up to a $250 savings for 1 bottle of RESTASIS MultiDose®. Patients who are enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, or any similar federal or state healthcare program are not eligible for savings or rebates according to federal and state law. Offer applies only to prescriptions filled before the program expires on 12/31/21.

The actual savings on your out-of-pocket costs for RESTASIS MultiDose® and RESTASIS® will vary according to refill quantity and personal healthcare insurance coverage. Please review the My Tears, My Rewards® Program guidelines to learn more.

APPROVED USE

RESTASIS® and RESTASIS MultiDose® Ophthalmic Emulsion help increase your eyes’ natural ability to produce tears, which may be reduced by inflammation due to Chronic Dry Eye. RESTASIS® and RESTASIS MultiDose® did not increase tear production in patients using anti-inflammatory eye drops or tear duct plugs.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not use RESTASIS® and RESTASIS MultiDose® Ophthalmic Emulsion if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. Be careful not to touch the container tip to your eye or other surfaces, to help avoid eye injury and contamination. RESTASIS® and RESTASIS MultiDose® should not be used while wearing contact lenses. If contact lenses are worn, they should be removed prior to use of RESTASIS® and RESTASIS MultiDose® and may be reinserted after 15 minutes.

The most common side effect is a temporary burning sensation. Other side effects include eye redness, discharge, watery eyes, eye pain, foreign body sensation, itching, stinging, and blurred vision.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit FDA Goverment WebsiteOpens an external site in new tab, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Click here for full Product Information for RESTASIS® Opens an external site in new tab and RESTASIS MultiDose ® Opens an external site in new tab.

*Up to a $300 savings for a 90-day supply of RESTASIS® single-use vials or up to a $255 savings for a 30-day supply of RESTASIS® single-use vials. Up to a $300 savings for 3 bottles of RESTASIS MultiDose® or up to a $250 savings for 1 bottle of RESTASIS MultiDose®. Patients who are enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, or any similar federal or state healthcare program are not eligible for savings or rebates according to federal and state law. Offer applies only to prescriptions filled before the program expires on 12/31/21.

The actual savings on your out-of-pocket costs for RESTASIS MultiDose® and RESTASIS® will vary according to refill quantity and personal healthcare insurance coverage. Please review the My Tears, My Rewards® Program guidelines to learn more.