What is Trifluridine: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

This medicine is not for long-term use.

Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

Ophthalmic routeShake the eye drops well just before each use.

Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

This medicine is not for long-term use.

Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

Ophthalmic routeShake the eye drops well just before each use.

Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Ophthalmic routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of the used medicine container and any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to trifluridine.

If your symptoms are not any better after 1 week, tell your doctor.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Increased eye irritation (redness, swelling, or pain) than before you started using the drops.

If your symptoms are not any better after 1 week, tell your doctor.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using any other products for the eye.