About nepafenac
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory eye medicine
Used for
- Reduces pain and inflammation after cataract surgery.
- May help prevent postoperative macular swelling in people with diabetes.
Usual adult dose
Usually one drop in the affected eye once daily, starting the day before surgery and continuing for several weeks afterward; follow the prescribed schedule.
Common side effects
- Eye irritation or pain
- Blurred vision
- Redness or itching
- Dry or watery eyes
Important warnings
- For eye use only; shake the suspension well before use.
- May delay healing or increase bleeding risk, especially after eye surgery.
- Use cautiously with corneal disease, dry eye, or a history of eye bleeding.
- Contact lenses should generally be removed during treatment.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; avoid near the end of pregnancy because NSAIDs may harm the fetus.
Breastfeeding
Whether nepafenac passes into breast milk is uncertain; use only if considered necessary.
Interactions
- Other eye medicines may need to be spaced apart.
- Other NSAIDs or blood thinners may increase bleeding risk.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.