Rimexolone eye drops

About Rimexolone Eye Drops

This belongs to the group of medicines known as corticosteroid eye preparations.

Rimexolone is used to treat short-term inflammatory conditions of the eye, providing relief from inflammation, redness, irritation, allergies and other conditions.

The brand available is: Vexol. You may notice the use of either of these names on the packaging of your medicine.

Before using Rimexolone Eye Drops

Before using Rimexolone make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

• if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or trying for a baby
• if you have an eye infection
• if you have liver or kidney problems
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine
• if you are taking or using any other medicines, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal and complementary medicines

How to use Rimexolone Eye Drops

Always read the manufacturer's information leaflet, if possible, before beginning treatment.

If the eye(s) have an obvious discharge or 'crust' they may be bathed with water which has been boiled and cooled before treating with Rimexolone.

1. Wash your hands well before use
2. Remove the outer cap
3. Tilt the head back and pull the lower lid of the eye down to form a pocket
4. Hold the container between the thumb and middle finger of the other hand; turn the container upside down near to the eye, try not to touch the eye
5. Apply enough pressure to the container to release one to two drops
6. Close the eye, and keep it closed for one to two minutes
7. If you think that you have missed the eye, then insert another drop
8. Repeat in the other eye if you have been instructed to use this preparation in both eyes
9. Replace the outer cap on the container, try not to touch the applicator tip with the fingers as you do so
10. Wash your hands

Getting the most from your treatment

• Apply Rimexolone Eye Drops exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
• If you are using any other eye drops or eye ointments, leave at least five minutes between applying each preparation.
• Try not to miss doses. If you do miss a dose, then apply the missed dose as soon as possible.
• If your symptoms do not improve within seven days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
• Do not use Rimexolone Eye Drops more often, or for a longer period than your doctor had directed.
• Do not wear soft contact lenses during your treatment with these eye drops.
• If your symptoms do not improve within seven days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
• Rimexolone Eye Drops are for you. Never give them to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
• Rimexolone Eye Drops are for external use only. If you suspect someone has swallowed any Rimexolone, contact your doctor or go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital. Always take the container with you, if possible, even if empty.

Can Rimexolone Eye Drops cause problems?

Rimexolone Eye Drops are unlikely to cause any side effects, except a slight burning or stinging sensation when first applied to the eye. If however, your condition becomes worse or if you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to this preparation ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

How to store Rimexolone Eye Drops

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light and heat.
• Discard these eye drops four weeks after opening.
• Never keep out of date or unwanted medicines. Discard them safely out of the reach of children or take them to your local pharmacist who will dispose of unwanted medicines for you.

© EMIS and Cegedim Pharmacy Services Ltd 2005   Updated: 24/03/2005