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May 27, 2012

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Sjögren's syndrome facts

Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease.
Sjögren's syndrome involves inflammation of glands and other tissues of the body.
About 90% of Sjögren's syndrome patients are female.
Sjögren's syndrome can be complicated by infections of the eyes, breathing passages, and mouth.
Sjögren's syndrome is typically associated with antibodies against a variety of body tissues (autoantibodies).
Diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome can be aided by a saliva-gland biopsy.
Treatment of patients with Sjögren's syndrome is directed toward the particular areas of the body that are involved and complications, such as infection.

What is Sjögren's syndrome?

Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by dryness of the mouth and eyes. Autoimmune diseases feature the abnormal pr...

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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Lacrisert Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

LACRISERT® (HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE OPHTHALMIC INSERT) Structural Formula Illustration

LACRISERT (cellulose) is indicated in patients with moderate to severe dry eye syndromes, including keratoconjunctivitis sicca. LACRISERT (cellulose) is indicated especially in patients who remain symptomatic after an adequate trial of therapy with artificial tear solutions.

LACRISERT (cellulose) is also indicated for patients with:

Exposure keratitis
Decreased corneal sensitivity
Recurrent corneal erosions

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What is Lacrisert Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Lacrisert Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is an insert that is placed in your eye to treat dry eyes. It is usually used when an artificial tears solution is not successful. This medication may also be used to treat certain other eye disorders (keratitis, decreased corneal sensitivity). It works by keeping the eye moist, helping to protect the eye from injury and infection and to decrease symptoms of dry eyes such as burning, itching, and feeling as if something is in the eye.

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