What is Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Jul 9, 2022

Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Photrexa, Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit, Photrexa Viscous

Generic Names:

  • Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit

Uses:

  • Treats progressive keratoconus and corneal ectasia following refractive surgery.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Ophthalmologic Agent

Forms:

  • Liquid, Drop

How it’s taken:

  • Into the eye

What is Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit used for?

What form(s) does Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit come in?

  • Liquid

  • Drop

What are common Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit dosages?

  • Box 6ML of 0.146 &0.146-20%

Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit images - What does Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit look like?

  • Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit
    6ml of 0.146 &0.146-20% box

How to take Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit

  • A nurse or other healthcare professional will give you this medicine. This medicine is given as eye drops and is used with the KXL® System. Your doctor will perform an eye procedure after you receive this medicine.

  • Do not rub your eyes for 5 days after your eye procedure.

  • If the bandage that was placed on your eye falls out or becomes loose, do not replace it. Call your doctor right away.

What to do if you miss a dose of Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit

Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit contraindications - Who shouldn't take Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit?

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to riboflavin 5-phosphate.

Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have other eye problems.

  • This medicine may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light. It may help to wear sunglasses and avoid exposure to bright light.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Eye pain, irritation, redness, or swelling

Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit interactions & what to avoid when taking Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have other eye problems.

  • This medicine may cause your eyes to become more sensitive to light. It may help to wear sunglasses and avoid exposure to bright light.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit side effects - How does Photrexa-Photrexa Viscous Kit make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Blurred vision or other vision changes

  • Increased sensitivity to light

  • Eye pain, irritation, redness, or swelling

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Feeling that something is in your eye

  • Dry eyes

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