About nepafenac
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory eye medicine
Used for
- Prevention of eye pain and inflammation after cataract surgery
Usual adult dose
Usually one drop in the affected eye once daily, starting one day before surgery and continuing for two weeks afterward.
Common side effects
- Eye irritation or pain
- Blurred vision
- Dry or watery eyes
- Headache
Important warnings
- May slow healing or increase bleeding risk after eye surgery.
- Use caution with corneal disease, diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis.
- Avoid contact lenses during treatment unless advised by a clinician.
- The suspension must be shaken before use.
Pregnancy
Use only if clearly needed; human pregnancy safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether nepafenac passes into breast milk; use cautiously.
Interactions
- Other medicines that increase bleeding risk may raise the chance of bleeding after surgery.
- Using other eye drops may require separating 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.