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MIEBO Perfluorohexyloctane 1 mg/mg Solution

by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated · 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (24208-377-01) / 3 mg in 1 BOTTLE
NDC 24208-0377-01
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 24208-377-01 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains3 mg in 1 bottle Pack sizes3 compare ↓
Also priced by: Part D plans $264.29/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Also comes in: 3 mg 24208-0377-05 1.6 mg 24208-0377-06
Rx only Brand On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 24208-377-01
Product NDC 24208-377
11-digit billing NDC 24208037701
RxCUI 2637551, 2637556
UNII 7VYX4ELWQM
UPC 0324208377055
Application # NDA216675
SPL Set ID 6b283c02-7df4-4c00-951b-555cddffe77c
Established class (EPC) Semifluorinated Alkane
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category NDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2023-05-18
Route OPHTHALMIC
Dosage form SOLUTION
Substance PERFLUOROHEXYLOCTANE
GPI-14 86807018002020
GCN Seq No 079188
GCN 45636
HICL code 045391
Ingredient (HICL) Perfluorohexyloctane/Pf
HIC1 code Q
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Ear/Eye/Nose/Rectum/Topical/Vagina/Other
HIC2 code Q6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Ophthalmic Preparations
HIC3 code Q6T
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Artificial Tears
AHFS code 52:08.00.00
AHFS class Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Eent)
FDB label name MIEBO 100% EYE DROP
FDB brand name Miebo
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 24208-377-01 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 24208-0377-01. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Semifluorinated Alkane class.

Pharmacologic class Semifluorinated Alkane
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerBausch & Lomb Incorporated
Application holderBAUSCH AND LOMB INC
FDA applicationNDA216675 (NDA)
Labeler code24208
First marketedMay 2023
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio92 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name MIEBO 100% EYE DROP Ingredient Perfluorohexyloctane/Pf
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution is used to treat signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (a condition where tears aren't able to provide adequate moisture for your eyes). Perfluorohexyloctane is in a class of medications called semifluorinated alkanes. It works by providing a film layer on the eye to prevent tears and moisture from evaporating.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗

Supplement & herbal interactions

Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Perfluorohexyloctane — tap one for details:

Dimethylsulfoxide (dmso)Moderate Turpentine OilModerate AlchemillaMinor
🌿 Every supplement checked against Perfluorohexyloctane (3 interactions) — ranked by severity →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

A current SPL was checked, but it does not contain a structured or narrative inactive-ingredient list for this product. This does not mean the product has no inactive ingredients.
Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $264.29 —
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Miebo 1 mg/mgthis 24208-0377-01 Bausch 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
About this product: this is the brand-name version. We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2023
First FDA approval
May 2023
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
3 years listed
🛡️
2037
Latest patent/protection listed
not a guaranteed launch date
🔒No FDA-approved generic found

We did not find an FDA-approved generic match for this exact strength, form and route. Patent/protection dates below may affect future generic timing.

🛡️ Latest patent/protection date listed: FDA patent/protection data lists protections through Jun 2037. This may affect when a full generic version becomes widely available, but it is not a guaranteed launch date.
📅 FDA approved May 18, 2023 RLD RS ⏳ ~10.8 yr to latest listed protection

Why the date isn’t exact: Generic timing can change because patents may be challenged, settled, licensed, added, removed, or worked around with a narrower label — and FDA approval does not always mean a pharmacy can get the generic today.

Patents & exclusivity — FDA Orange Book
US 10576154 — method of use (U-1900)
US 10507132 — method of use (U-1900)
US 10449164 — method of use (U-1900)
US 10369117 — method of use (U-1900)
US 10058615 — method of use (U-1900)
US 11357738 — drug product
Exclusivity NCE
2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2035 2037
Today
LOE
Substance patent Formulation patent Method-of-use patent Exclusivity Pediatric +6mo
🏛️FDA exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection. It’s separate from patents and may be shorter than patent protection.
🧪Product / substance patents
Patents covering the active ingredient, product, formulation, or related drug features.
🎯Method-of-use patents
Patents covering specific approved uses. These can sometimes be carved out with a “skinny label,” but not always.
🛈 What do these terms mean?
Patent
Legal protection listed in the Orange Book that may delay generic approval or launch. Issued by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office.
Substance patent
Covers the active drug molecule itself — the hardest to design around. A generic generally can’t launch until it expires.
Formulation (product) patent
Covers a specific formulation or dosage form. A generic can sometimes work around it with a different formulation.
Method-of-use patent
A patent covering one specific approved use of the drug — not necessarily the whole molecule. A generic can sometimes launch with a “skinny label” that carves out the protected use and keeps the others.
Skinny label
A generic label that omits a still-patented use when the FDA allows it — letting a generic reach the market for the unprotected uses.
Exclusivity
FDA-granted marketing protection, separate from patents — e.g. 5-yr new chemical entity, 7-yr orphan drug, or a +6-month pediatric extension.
Paragraph IV
A generic applicant’s formal challenge to a listed patent. It can potentially lead to earlier generic entry, but often involves litigation or a settlement.
RLD / RS
Reference Listed Drug — the brand product the FDA uses as the reference for generic applications. Reference Standard — the product the FDA expects generics to compare against in bioequivalence testing.
TE / AB rating
FDA therapeutic-equivalence rating. An AB rating generally means the FDA considers a generic therapeutically equivalent to — and substitutable for — the brand.
LOE (loss of exclusivity)
The latest patent or exclusivity currently listed — the loss-of-exclusivity / latest-listed-protection date shown on this page. Paragraph-IV challenges and settlements can move the real date earlier; FDA approval and a manufacturer’s decision to market can move it later.

Built from the FDA Orange Book. The bars above are scaled to each protection’s expiry; the red LOE marker is the last one to lapse.

Listed patents (6)
PatentTypeUse codeExpires
US 10576154 ↗ Method of use U-1900 Oct 1, 2035
US 10507132 ↗ Method of use U-1900 Jun 21, 2037
US 10449164 ↗ Method of use U-1900 Sep 12, 2033
US 10369117 ↗ Method of use U-1900 Sep 12, 2033
US 10058615 ↗ Method of use U-1900 Sep 12, 2033
US 11357738 ↗ Drug product — Sep 29, 2036
FDA exclusivity
CodeWhat it grantsExpires
NCENew Chemical Entity (5-year)May 18, 2028
Common questions
Is there a generic version of MIEBO 100% EYE DROP?
No FDA-approved generic equivalent is currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for MIEBO 100% EYE DROP. Based on the patents and exclusivity currently listed, the Orange Book estimate is that full-label generic entry may be delayed until Jun 2037 — an estimate, not a guaranteed launch date.
The FDA approved a generic — why can’t I get it at my pharmacy yet?
FDA approval and pharmacy availability are two different things. The FDA can approve a generic years before it actually reaches pharmacies, because the brand company may still hold patents or have a settlement that delays the launch. A manufacturer also has to choose to make and sell it, and have supply ready. So a drug can be “FDA-approved generic exists” and still be brand-only at the counter today.
Why do different websites show different generic release dates?
Generic availability is not based on one single date. Some sources use the first exclusivity expiration, some use the last product patent, and others use the latest method-of-use patent. Patent challenges, settlements, licenses, and label carve-outs can also change the real-world launch date. This page shows the underlying Orange Book dates so you can see why estimates may differ.
What does “FDA listed” mean?
It means the product appears in the FDA’s official NDC directory. That’s a good sign a product exists and is intended for the U.S. market, but on its own it does not confirm a pharmacy can fill it today. Where we have recent retail pricing data (NADAC) for a product, we label it “Availability likely” instead.
What does a patent or protection date mean here?
It’s the latest date currently listed in the FDA Orange Book for a patent or exclusivity on the brand product. It can affect when a full generic version becomes widely available — but it is not a guaranteed generic launch date. Generics sometimes arrive earlier (through a settlement or patent challenge) or later (a manufacturer still has to make and sell one).
What does “current Orange Book estimate” mean?
It means we are using the latest patent and exclusivity dates currently listed in the FDA Orange Book. It is not a guaranteed launch date.
Can a generic come out before the last patent expires?
Sometimes. A generic company may challenge a patent, settle with the brand manufacturer, receive a license, or obtain approval with a narrower label that avoids a patented use. In other cases, the last listed protection may delay full-label generic competition.
Can a generic come out after the listed dates?
Yes. Even after patents or exclusivity expire, a generic still needs FDA approval and a manufacturer must choose to market it. Supply, litigation, business decisions, or regulatory issues can delay actual availability.
What is the difference between patents and exclusivity?
Patents are legal protections usually issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FDA exclusivity is marketing protection granted by the FDA. They are separate, and either one can affect generic timing.
Why are there multiple patent dates?
One drug can have several patents covering different things: the active ingredient, a formulation, a manufacturing process, or a specific approved use. That is why a page may show several expiration dates instead of one simple generic date.
Built from FDA Orange Book patent and exclusivity data. Dates are refreshed from public FDA data when available; the marker is max(latest patent expiry, latest exclusivity expiry). Paragraph-IV settlements and first-filer 180-day exclusivity can shift the real date; a method-of-use patent may allow an earlier skinny-label generic for non-protected indications. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
1 bottle24208-0377-05 42,330 Rx · $33,863,566
1 bottle this page24208-0377-01 No Medicaid data
1 bottle24208-0377-06 No Medicaid data
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 42,330 Rx · 130,780 units · $33,863,566 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

📊 Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Miebo — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 1 manufacturer.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Miebo. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$129.07M
Claims incl. refills
138.9K
Beneficiaries
76.7K
Spend / beneficiary
$1,682.22
Spend / claim
$929.13
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startStatus
24208-0377-01 You're viewing this 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (24208-377-01) / 3 mg in 1 BOTTLE — — 2023-05-18 Active
24208-0377-05 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (24208-377-05) / 3 mg in 1 BOTTLE $263.61 / mL — 2023-05-18 Active
24208-0377-06 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (24208-377-06) / 1.6 mg in 1 BOTTLE — — 2024-07-19 Active

This pack shows little to no recent Medicaid volume — a different pack size carries most fills. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 24208-0377-01?
NDC 24208-0377-01 is listed by the FDA — 1 bottle in 1 carton / 3 mg in 1 bottle.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of MIEBO Perfluorohexyloctane 1 mg/mg Solution?
Bill NDC 24208-0377-01 — the 11-digit billing format is 24208037701. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product
What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos ✓ Available
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data ✓ Available
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 24208-377-01, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 24208-0377-01, written without dashes as 24208037701. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 24208-0377-01, the first segment (24208) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Bausch & Lomb Incorporated; the middle segment (0377) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (01) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 2 other package presentations of this same product, including 1 bottle (24208-0377-05), 1 bottle (24208-0377-06). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🧓 Geriatric Use 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients
🎯 Indications and Usage 47 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE MIEBO ® (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED). MIEBO (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) is a semifluorinated alkane indicated for treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. ( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 130 words ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Instill one drop of MIEBO four times daily into each eye. ( 2.1 )

2.1Recommended Dosage Instill one drop of MIEBO four times daily into affected eye(s). Contact lenses should be removed prior to and for at least 30 minutes after the administration of MIEBO.

2.2Administration Instructions Step 1. Remove the cap from eye drop bottle. Step 2. Holding the bottle upright, gently squeeze the bottle. Step 3. While squeezing, turn the bottle upside down and release the pressure (drawing air into the bottle). Step 4. Keeping the bottle upside down, place the bottle above your eye and squeeze it again to release a drop into your eye. Repeat steps 1 - 4 for the second affected eye. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4.

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 27 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS MIEBO (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) is a sterile, clear and colorless ophthalmic solution containing 100% perfluorohexyloctane. Ophthalmic solution: 100% perfluorohexyloctane. ( 3 )

⛔ Contraindications 28 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity. ( 4.1 )

4.1Hypersensitivity MIEBO is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity reaction to perfluorohexyloctane [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] .

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 38 words ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1Use with Contact Lenses MIEBO should not be administered while wearing contact lenses. Advise patients that contact lenses should be removed prior to and for at least 30 minutes after administration of MIEBO.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 158 words ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS Most common ocular adverse reaction was blurred vision. Blurred vision was reported in less than 4% of individuals. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch & Lomb Incorporated at 1-800-553-5340 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In patients with DED, 614 patients received at least one dose of MIEBO in two randomized controlled clinical trials across 68 sites in the United States. The most common ocular adverse reaction was blurred vision.

Blurred vision and conjunctival redness were reported in 1-3% of individuals. In four premarketing studies (three open-label [n=127], one randomized [n=24 treated with at least one dose of perfluorohexyloctane]) the most common adverse reaction was hypersensitivity.

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~2 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well controlled studies with MIEBO in pregnant women. In animal reproduction studies with oral administration of perfluorohexyloctane during the period of organogenesis, no adverse maternal or developmental effects were observed in rats at doses up to 162 times the recommended human ophthalmic dose (RHOD) ( see Data ). Maternal toxicity, miscarriages and reduced fetal weights were observed in rabbits at all doses tested, with the lowest dose as 41 times the RHOD.

All pregnancies have a risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the US general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects is 2 to 4%, and of miscarriage is 15 to 20%, of clinically recognized pregnancies. Data Animal Data An embryofetal study was conducted in pregnant rabbits administered perfluorohexyloctane by oral gavage on gestation days 6 to 19, to target the period of organogenesis.

Perfluorohexyloctane produced maternal toxicity, characterized by reduced body weight gain and food consumption, and miscarriages at all doses tested, with the lowest dose as ≥ 250 mg/kg/day (41 times the RHOD based on body surface area). Reduced fetal weights were also observed at ≥ 250 mg/kg/day but no fetal mortality or malformations. A no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) for maternal toxicity was not established in rabbits.

An embryofetal study was conducted in pregnant rats administered perfluorohexyloctane by oral gavage on gestation days 6 to 17, to target the period of organogenesis. There was no evidence of embryofetal toxicity or teratogenicity at doses up to 2,000 mg/kg/day (162 times the RHOD).

8.2Lactation There are no data on the presence of perfluorohexyloctane in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. The lack of clinical data during lactation precludes a clear determination of the risk of MIEBO to an infant during lactation; however, the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for MIEBO.

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of MIEBO in pediatric patients below the age of 18 years have not been established.

8.5Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety and effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.

🤰 Pregnancy ~1 min read ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well controlled studies with MIEBO in pregnant women. In animal reproduction studies with oral administration of perfluorohexyloctane during the period of organogenesis, no adverse maternal or developmental effects were observed in rats at doses up to 162 times the recommended human ophthalmic dose (RHOD) ( see Data ). Maternal toxicity, miscarriages and reduced fetal weights were observed in rabbits at all doses tested, with the lowest dose as 41 times the RHOD.

All pregnancies have a risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the US general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects is 2 to 4%, and of miscarriage is 15 to 20%, of clinically recognized pregnancies. Data Animal Data An embryofetal study was conducted in pregnant rabbits administered perfluorohexyloctane by oral gavage on gestation days 6 to 19, to target the period of organogenesis.

Perfluorohexyloctane produced maternal toxicity, characterized by reduced body weight gain and food consumption, and miscarriages at all doses tested, with the lowest dose as ≥ 250 mg/kg/day (41 times the RHOD based on body surface area). Reduced fetal weights were also observed at ≥ 250 mg/kg/day but no fetal mortality or malformations. A no observed adverse effect level (NOAEL) for maternal toxicity was not established in rabbits.

An embryofetal study was conducted in pregnant rats administered perfluorohexyloctane by oral gavage on gestation days 6 to 17, to target the period of organogenesis. There was no evidence of embryofetal toxicity or teratogenicity at doses up to 2,000 mg/kg/day (162 times the RHOD).

🧒 Pediatric Use 22 words ▾

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of MIEBO in pediatric patients below the age of 18 years have not been established.

🧓 Geriatric Use 18 words ▾

8.5Geriatric Use No overall differences in safety and effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 99 words ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Perfluorohexyloctane, a semifluorinated alkane, contains 6 perfluorinated carbon atoms and 8 hydrogenated carbon atoms. Perfluorohexyloctane forms a monolayer at the air-liquid interface of the tear film which can be expected to reduce evaporation. The exact mechanism of action for MIEBO in DED is not known.

12.3Pharmacokinetics The pharmacokinetics of perfluorohexyloctane following topical ocular administration of MIEBO has not been quantitatively characterized in humans. A single pharmacokinetic (PK) study was conducted that showed low systemic perfluorohexyloctane blood levels after topical ocular administration. Perfluorohexyloctane was not metabolized by human liver microsomes in vitro.

🧬 Mechanism of Action 49 words ▾

12.1Mechanism of Action Perfluorohexyloctane, a semifluorinated alkane, contains 6 perfluorinated carbon atoms and 8 hydrogenated carbon atoms. Perfluorohexyloctane forms a monolayer at the air-liquid interface of the tear film which can be expected to reduce evaporation. The exact mechanism of action for MIEBO in DED is not known.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 61 words ▾

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING MIEBO ® (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) is supplied as a sterile, clear and colorless liquid in multiple-dose 5 mL polypropylene bottles with dropper tips and screw caps, packaged in a carton - NDC 24208-377-05. Storage Store MIEBO at 15ºC to 25ºC (59ºF to 77ºF). After opening, MIEBO can be used until the expiration date on the bottle.

📋 Description 96 words ▾

11 DESCRIPTION MIEBO ® (perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution) is a sterile, clear and colorless liquid containing 100% perfluorohexyloctane, for topical ophthalmic use. The active ingredient is 1,1,1,2,2,3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6-tridecafluorotetradecane and is a semifluorinated alkane. It has a molecular formula of C 14 H 17 F 13 and a molecular weight of 432.26 g/mol.

The chemical structure is: Perfluorohexyloctane is practically immiscible with water. It is miscible with ethanol and most organic solvents. Each multiple-dose bottle contains 3 mL of perfluorohexyloctane, 1.338 g/mL as a clear and colorless liquid.

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💬 Information for Patients 98 words ▾

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Use with Contact Lenses Advise patients that contact lenses should be removed prior to and for at least 30 minutes after administration of MIEBO. Administration Instructions Advise patients to instill one drop of MIEBO four times daily into each eye as depicted in the Administration Instructions [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.2 )] . Distributed by: Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.

Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA Patented. See https://patents.bausch.com for US patent information. MIEBO is a trademark of Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its affiliates. © 2025 Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its affiliates 9805301

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