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Indications & Uses
Sporium is indicated for:
Pharmacology
The sterile ophthalmic form of Cyclosporine works as an immunomodulator, helping patients whose tear production has been reduced because of the eye inflammation seen in keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye disease).
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Put one drop into each eye twice a day, with the two doses roughly 12 hours apart. It may be used together with artificial tears, leaving a 15-minute gap between the two products.
Pediatric use: The safety and effectiveness of cyclosporine ophthalmic solution have not been established in pediatric patients under 18 years of age.
Side Effects
The most common side effect is a burning sensation in the eye. Other reported effects include redness of the eye (conjunctival hyperemia), discharge, watery eyes (epiphora), eye pain, a feeling that something is in the eye, itching, stinging, and visual disturbance (most often blurred vision).
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Cyclorin should not be used while contact lenses are in place. In general, people with reduced tear production should not wear contact lenses. If you do wear them, take them out before applying the Solution; they can be put back in 15 minutes after the dose. Cyclorin may cause blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that requires clear eyesight until you are confident you can do so safely.
Contraindications
Cyclosporine must not be used in patients who have an active eye infection, or in anyone with a known or suspected allergy to any of the ingredients in the formulation.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Pregnancy category C. No adequate, well-controlled studies have looked at Cyclosporine ophthalmic solution in pregnant women, so it should be used during pregnancy only if the need is clear. Cyclosporine is known to pass into human breast milk when taken systemically, but whether it does so after topical eye use hasn't been studied. Blood levels remain undetectable after topical use of Cyclosporine ophthalmic solution, but it should still be used with caution in breastfeeding women.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
An overdose of Cyclosporine may cause kidney dysfunction, and this goes away once the medicine is stopped. There is no specific way to remove the drug from the body. Only general measures can be used, including gastric lavage, because Cyclosporine is not dialyzable to any great extent and charcoal hemoperfusion does not clear it well either.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Cyclosporine away from children. Store it in a cool, dry place and out of the light. Once you've opened it, don't use it after 4 weeks.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Sporium 50 mg
What is Sporium 50 mg Eye Drops?
Sporium 50 mg Eye Drops is a medicine that contains Cyclosporine. It is made by Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Drugs for Dry eyes group of medicines.
What is Sporium used for?
Sporium is used for: Dry Eye, Inflammation.
What are the side effects of Sporium?
The most common side effect is a burning sensation in the eye. Other reported effects include redness of the eye (conjunctival hyperemia), discharge, watery eyes (epiphora), eye pain, a feeling that something is in the eye, itching, stinging, and visual disturbance (most often blurred vision).
Can I take Sporium during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy category C. No adequate, well-controlled studies have looked at Cyclosporine ophthalmic solution in pregnant women, so it should be used during pregnancy only if the need is clear. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Sporium?
An overdose of Cyclosporine may cause kidney dysfunction, and this goes away once the medicine is stopped. There is no specific way to remove the drug from the body. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Sporium?
Keep Cyclosporine away from children. Store it in a cool, dry place and out of the light.
Can I take other medicines with Sporium?
Some medicines can interact with Cyclosporine, for example: Obeticholic Acid, Resmetirom, Rosuvastatin + Ezetimibe, Crizotinib, Osimertinib, Polymyxin B Sulfate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Sporium?
Sporium is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.