About bromfenac sodium
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory eye medicine
Used for
- Reduces eye pain and inflammation after cataract surgery
Usual adult dose
Usually one drop in the affected eye twice daily, starting the day before surgery and continuing for two weeks afterward.
Common side effects
- Eye irritation or burning
- Foreign-body sensation
- Redness
- Light sensitivity
Important warnings
- May slow healing or increase bleeding risk after eye surgery.
- Use cautiously with asthma or aspirin/NSAID allergy.
- Prolonged use may damage the cornea, especially with eye-surface disease.
- Contact lenses should not be worn during treatment.
Pregnancy
Use only if clearly needed; avoid late pregnancy because NSAIDs may harm the fetus.
Breastfeeding
Human evidence is limited; use only when needed and with medical guidance.
Interactions
- Other medicines that prolong bleeding, including anticoagulants
- Other eye drops; separate doses by at least five minutes
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.