About nepafenac
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory eye drop
Used for
- Reduces eye pain and inflammation after cataract surgery.
- Helps prevent macular swelling after cataract surgery in people with diabetes.
Usual adult dose
Usually one drop in the affected eye three times daily, beginning the day before cataract surgery and continuing for about two weeks afterward. For diabetic patients, treatment may continue up to 60 days.
Common side effects
- Eye pain or irritation
- Blurred vision
- Dry or watery eyes
- Headache
Important warnings
- May delay healing or increase bleeding risk, especially with prolonged use.
- Use cautiously with corneal disease, dry eye, diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis.
- Contact lenses should be removed before use and reinserted after 15 minutes.
- Avoid touching the dropper tip to the eye or other surfaces.
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed; avoid use late in pregnancy because NSAIDs may harm the fetus.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether nepafenac passes into breast milk; use cautiously during breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Other NSAID eye drops may increase irritation or bleeding risk.
- Use with topical corticosteroids may slow healing or increase healing complications.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.