Navstel

Generic name: Ophthalmic Irrigation (intraocular)
Drug class: Ophthalmic lubricants and irrigations

Usage of Navstel

Navstel ophthalmic irrigation is a sterile cleansing solution.

Navstel is used to maintain the natural condition of the eye during a surgical procedure such as cataract surgery.

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

Navstel side effects

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

Call your doctor at once if you have:

vision problems;

eye pain or redness; or

increased sensitivity to light.

Common Navstel side effects may include:

headache; or

mild eye discomfort.

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 Navstel

To make sure Navstel is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

diabetes; or

a history of glaucoma.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Navstel will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether Navstel passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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Warnings

Navstel is used to maintain the natural condition of your eye during eye surgery.

After surgery, call your doctor if you have vision problems, eye pain or redness, or increased sensitivity to light.

What other drugs will affect Navstel

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on Navstel used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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