Diclofenac ophthalmic

Generic name: Diclofenac Ophthalmic
Brand names: Voltaren Ophthalmic
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution (0.1%)
Drug class: Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents

Usage of Diclofenac ophthalmic

Diclofenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Diclofenac ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to reduce swelling, pain, and light sensitivity after certain eye surgeries.

Diclofenac ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Diclofenac ophthalmic side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Diclofenac ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

severe burning, stinging, or itching of your eyes;

worsening eye pain, redness, or excessive watering;

swollen or puffy eyelids;

white discoloration over your pupil or iris (the colored part of your eye);

crusting or drainage from your eyes; or

headache, dizziness, stomach pain, vomiting, weakness, fever, chills, cold or flu symptoms (can occur if the medicine is absorbed into your bloodstream).

Common side effects of diclofenac ophthalmic may include:

eye pain or redness;

watery eyes; or

vision changes.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Diclofenac ophthalmic

You should not use diclofenac ophthalmic if you are allergic to diclofenac.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

an allergy to an NSAID (including aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, celecoxib, indomethacin, and others);

bleeding problems;

diabetes;

rheumatoid arthritis;

glaucoma; or

dry eye syndrome.

Also tell your doctor about any other recent or planned eye surgeries.

May harm an unborn baby if used during late pregnancy.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Diclofenac ophthalmic is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Relate drugs

How to use Diclofenac ophthalmic

Usual Adult Dose for Postoperative Ocular Inflammation:

1 drop in the affected eye, 4 times per day beginning 24 hours after cataract surgery and continuing throughout the first 2 weeks of the post-operative periodUse: Treatment of post-operative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract extraction

Usual Adult Dose for Inhibition of Intraoperative Miosis:

1 or 2 drops in the operative eye within the hour prior to corneal refractive surgery; within 15 minutes after surgery, 1 or 2 drops should be applied to the operative eye and continued 4 times per day for up to 3 daysUse: Temporary relief of pain and photophobia in patients undergoing corneal refractive surgery

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

What other drugs will affect Diclofenac ophthalmic

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially a steroid medicine applied to the skin.

Other drugs may affect diclofenac ophthalmic, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

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