This medication is used to treat a certain eyelid condition (acquired blepharoptosis) that causes drooping upper eyelid(s). It belongs to a class of drugs known as alpha agonists. Oxymetazoline works by making a certain eyelid muscle get shorter and tighter (contract).
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FAQs | What warnings and precautions are associated with UPNEEQ®?
Do not let the tip of the UPNEEQ® vial touch your eye or any other surface. This can help prevent eye injury or contamination. Each UPNEEQ® vial is for one-time use and should be discarded after being used. What are the most common side effects of UPNEEQ®? The most common adverse reactions with UPNEEQ® (occurring in 1-5% of patients) were eye inflammation, eye redness, dry eye, blurred vision, eye pain at the time of use, eye irritation, and headache. What should my doctor know about before prescribing me UPNEEQ®? Your doctor should review your full medical history before prescribing UPNEEQ®. Patients who use a certain class of antidepressant medication (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) should also be careful when using UPNEEQ®, as it may affect the way your body absorbs the medication. These are not all of the possible side effects of UPNEEQ®. Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. This is a summary of the most important safety information for UPNEEQ. For more in-depth safety information, please review the full Prescribing Information for UPNEEQ. |
Size | 30 Dropperette Single-use Drop Dispenser |
Brand | Upneeq |
How Do I Apply Upneeq®?
Apply Upneeq® to your affected eye(s) in 2 easy steps
Step 1: Cut open the foil wrapper and remove the single-use vial
Step 2: Apply one drop of Upneeq® in each affected eye as directed, once a day
• Do not let the tip of the vial touch your eye or any other surface
• Vials should not be re-used after opening and should be thrown away after applying drop(s)
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying Upneeq® eyedrops
• You may put them back in 15 minutes after applying Upneeq®
• If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the drugs should be administered at least 15 minutes between applications
Upneeq® should only be used as directed
• Upneeq® is designed to only be applied as an eyedrop
• Each vial contains enough Upneeq® solution to allow for one drop in each affected eye
• The solution should never be swallowed or ingested in any other way Storage requirements:
• Upneeq® should be stored at 68°F-77°F (20°C-25°C) and should be protected from excessive heat
• Keep out of reach of children
Each mL of UPNEEQ® (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 0.1% contains 1 mg of oxymetazoline hydrochloride, equivalent to 0.09 mg (0.09%) of oxymetazoline free base. The ophthalmic solution contains the following inactive ingredients: calcium chloride, hydrochloric acid (used to adjust pH to 5.8 to 6.8), hypromellose, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium acetate, sodium chloride, sodium citrate, and water for injection.