Pack size: 1 5ml Drop  |  Price is for the whole 5ml Drop

⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Nepafenac Eye prep

Form: Drop 0.3%

Indication

Occular pain and inflammation, Cystoid macular edema

Adult Dose

Ophthalmic Prevention & treatment of post-op pain & inflammation 0.1%: Instill 1 drop 3 times daily 1 day prior to cataract surgery and continued on the day of surgery and through the first 2 weeks of the post-operative period. 0.3%: 1 drop once daily beginning 1 day before cataract surgery, on day of surgery, and continue through the first 2 weeks postoperatively; an additional drop should be administered 30-120 minutes before surgery Prevention of post-operative macular oedema in diabetic patients 0.1%: Instill 1 drop 3 times daily 1 day before surgery and continued on the day of surgery and through the first 6 weeks of the post-operative period.

Child Dose

<10 years old: Safety and efficacy not established

Contraindication

Contraindicated in patients with previously demonstrated hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the formulation or to other NSAIDs.

Mode of Action

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory prodrug, converted to amfenac which putatively inhibits prostaglandin biosynthesis.

Precaution

Nepafenac should be used with caution in patients with known bleeding tendencies or who are receiving medications which may prolong bleeding time. Lactation: use caution

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) in the eye.

Safety Advice

No interaction found/established

Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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