For US Audiences Only
FOR U.S. HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
For US Audiences Only
HOW TO DOSE CYSTADROPS1,2

CYSTADROPS IS A VISCOUS SOLUTION WITH PRACTICAL 4X/DAY DOSING

  • Instill one drop of CYSTADROPS in each eye, 4 times a day during waking hours.
  • Do not touch dropper tip to the eyelids, surrounding areas, or any surface, as this may contaminate the solution.
  • In case of concomitant therapy with other topical ocular products, an interval of 10 minutes should be allowed between successive applications. Eye ointments should be administered last.
  • If the patient misses an instillation, the patient should be told to administer a dose as soon as feasible and then continue the treatment with the next scheduled instillation. Discard bottle 7 days after first opening.
Cystine eye drops dosing
HOW CYSTADROPS IS SUPPLIED1
  • 5 mL sterile viscous solution in an amber glass bottle.
  • Each mL contains 3.8 mg/mL of cysteamine (0.37%) equivalent to 5.6 mg/mL of cysteamine hydrochloride (0.55%).
  • A PVC* dropper applicator with HDPE** closure is packed separately and included in each carton.
  • The bottle and dropper must be assembled before first use.
  • Patients will receive 4 bottles (1-month supply) or 12 bottles (3-months supply) at a time.

*PVC (polyvinyl chloride)
**HDPE (high density polyethylene)

Cystadrops how to store
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INDICATIONS AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Important Safety Information

  • To minimize the risk of contamination, do not touch the dropper tip to any surface. Keep bottle tightly closed when not in use.

References

  1. CYSTADROPS [Package Insert]. Lebanon, NJ: Recordati Rare Diseases; 2020
  2. CYSTADROPS [Instructions For Use]. Lebanon, NJ: Recordati Rare Diseases; 2020