Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 29, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Photrexa
- Photrexa Viscous
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Ophthalmologic Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Riboflavin
Uses for riboflavin 5-phosphate
Riboflavin 5-Phosphate eye drops is a photoenhancer used in combination with the KXL® System in corneal collagen cross-linking for the treatment of progressive keratoconus and corneal ectasia following refractive surgery. Keratoconus is a degenerative eye disease that cause progressive thinning and distortion of the cornea.
Riboflavin 5-phosphate is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor.
Before using riboflavin 5-phosphate
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For riboflavin 5-phosphate, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to riboflavin 5-phosphate or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of Photrexa® or Photrexa® Viscous in children younger than 14 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of Photrexa® or Photrexa® Viscous in geriatric patients.
Breastfeeding
Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescr...
