Ocufen

Ocufen USES: This medication is used to prevent the pupil in the eye from narrowing during eye surgery. Flurbiprofen eye drops may also be used to help treat the swelling and redness of certain eye conditions.

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Ocufen Uses This medication is used to prevent the pupil in the eye from narrowing during eye surgery. Flurbiprofen eye drops may also be used to help treat the swelling and redness of certain eye conditions. Notes Do not share this medication with others. Storage Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not freeze. Throw this medication away if the solution turns brown, cloudy or contains particulate. Photos Ocufen Ophthalmic Solution (Sol 0.03 How To Use HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This medication is used in the eye only. For use in surgery, one drop is usually instilled into the eye every one-half hour beginning two hours before surgery. To apply eye drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your eye. Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops. Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 or 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply pressure. This will prevent medication from draining away from the eye. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye or blink. Do not rinse dropper. Side Effects This medication may temporarily sting your eyes for a minute or two when you first use it. If stinging persists or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor. Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying eye drops. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision. Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash, eye pain or experience vision problems while using this medication. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history especially of any liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, ulcers, heart disease, alcohol use, high blood pressure, eye disease, contact lens use or allergies, especially drug allergies. This medicine may cause stomach bleeding. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with this medicine, may increase your risk for stomach bleeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Do not take aspirin without consulting your doctor. Check the ingredients of any nonprescription medication you may be taking since many cough-and-cold formulas contain aspirin. Caution is advised when this drug is used in the elderly. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose Use the missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Drug Interactions Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use, both prescription and nonprescription. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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