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Keeps the pupils of the eyes from getting smaller during an eye operation. It may also be used for other eye problems.Belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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Flurbiprofen
Ocufen
Uses
Keeps the pupils of the eyes from getting smaller during an eye operation. It may also be used for other eye problems.Belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Storage
- Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Drop.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
- Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- This medicine is not for long-term use.
Wash your hands before and after using the medicine.
Shake the eye drops well just before each use.
Lie down or tilt your head back.
- With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
To use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand.
- Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball.
- Gently close your eyes.
- Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute.
- Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye.
- Put the cap on the bottle right away.
- Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Eye bleeding after eye surgery
Decreased vision
Severe eye irritation, swelling, redness, or pain
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to flurbiprofen.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had an eye infection caused by herpes.
Tell your doctor if you have hemophilia or other bleeding disorders, asthma, or an allergy to aspirin or pain and arthritis medicines such as Advil®, Aleve®, Motrin®, or Naprosyn®.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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