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Trade names | Evotears Miebo ( /ˈmaɪboʊ/ MY-bow) Novatears |
Other names | NOV03; 1-(perfluorohexyl)octane |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
MedlinePlus | a623054 |
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Routes of administration | Eye drops |
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Formula | C14H17F13 |
Molar mass | 432.269 g·mol−1 |
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Perfluorohexyloctane (branded as Evotears, Miebo, [a] and Novatears, among others) is a medication used for the treatment of dry eye disease. [4] It is a semifluorinated alkane. [4]
Perfluorohexyloctane has been available in multiple markets since 2015 under the brand names Evotears and Novatears, [5] and was additionally approved for medical use in the United States in May 2023 under the brand name Miebo. [4] [6] The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers it to be a first-in-class medication. [7]
Perfluorohexyloctane is indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. [4] [8] [9]
Perfluorohexyloctane is sold as an over-the-counter medication under the brand names Evotears and Novatears in multiple countries, [10] costing around NZ$34.00, A$30, and €30 for a one-month supply.
In the US, perfluorohexyloctane is sold under the brand name Miebo; a prescription is required.