Optifresh

Optifresh is indicated for the management of oral mucositis/stomatitis (that may be caused by radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy) and all types of oral wounds (mouth sores and injuries), including aphthous ulcers/canker sores and traumatic ulcers, such as those caused by oral surgery or ill-fitting dentures or braces.

Treating sores and ulcers in the mouth caused by various conditions (eg, radiation, chemotherapy, canker sores, surgery, poorly fitting dentures).

Optifresh is a mucoadhesive. It works by forming a protective coating over the inside of the mouth.

Directions For Use

Gently pour 5 mL of Optifresh into the mouth and rinse the entire oral cavity for a minute or longer if possible. If the action of rinsing is inconvenient or too painful, Optifresh can be spread throughout the mouth by a gentle rotating action of the head. Ensure that all parts of the oral cavity have been coated with the rinse. If necessary, up to 10 mL may be used to fully coat the inside of the mouth. After rinsing, excess rinse may be expelled or swallowed.

For the management of oral mucositis/stomatitis, it is recommended that Optifresh is used 4-6 times a day. It is recommended that patients purchase Optifresh prior to the commencement of cancer therapy.

For other ulcerative conditions of the oral cavity, Optifresh should be used 4-6 times a day or as needed.

How supplied

Storage

Store this product at room temperature out of direct sunlight.

Caution

Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician or properly licensed medical practitioner.

Distributed by: AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1100 Winter Street, Waltham, MA 02451. Revised: December 2014

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What is the most important information I should know about Optifresh?

Optifresh is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the formulation.

Use Optifresh as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Your doctor will tell you how much of Optifresh to use. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
• Gently pour the prescribed amount of medicine into the mouth. Rinse the entire mouth for 1 minute or longer, if possible.
• If rinsing is not possible or is too painful, spread Optifresh throughout the mouth by gently rotating your head.
• Be sure that all parts of the mouth have been covered by Optifresh.
• Check with your doctor to see if you should spit Optifresh out or swallow it after rinsing.
• Do not eat or drink for at least 1 hour after you use Optifresh.
• If you miss a dose of Optifresh, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Optifresh.

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What other drugs will affect Optifresh?

None known

Please note:

this medicine may prolong the contact-time of topically applied drugs in ophthalmology. Concomitant ocular medication should be administered 15 minutes prior to instillation of this medicine.

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What are the possible side effects of Optifresh?

Ocular irritation may occur in rare cases due to the preservative contained. Intolerance reactions to one of the ingredients may be seen in isolated cases. Observed undesirable effects include burning, reddening of the eyes, sticky eyelids, palpebral giant papillary conjunctivitis, corneal stipples, episcleritis, blurred vision, itching, discomfort