Nepafenac collyre

About nepafenac eye drops

Nepafenac eye drops relieve eye pain and swelling which can be caused by cataract surgery. They are also used to reduce the risk of this occurring in people who are at particular risk of it. Nepafenac belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Before using nepafenac eye drops

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine can only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start using nepafenac drops it is important that your doctor knows:

• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine. It is particularly important that you tell your doctor if you know you are allergic to an NSAID such as naproxen, ibuprofen or diclofenac, or if you have ever had a reaction to aspirin.

• Si vous avez tendance à saigner facilement.

• If you know you have an eye infection.

• Si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez.

• If you have diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis.

• If you are taking any other medicines or using any other eye drops. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.

How to use nepafenac eye drops

• Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about using the eye drops and will also provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you could experience from using them.

• Use the drops exactly as your doctor tells you to. There are two different strengths of nepafenac eye drops. If you have been prescribed 1 mg/ml eye drops, the usual dose is one drop three times daily. If you have been prescribed the 3 mg/ml eye drops the usual dose is one drop once daily. Make sure you know the correct dose for the eye drops you have been given.

• You will probably be asked to start using the drops the day before you are due to have surgery, and to continue to use them for several weeks afterwards.

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• Veillez à ne pas toucher votre œil, vos doigts ou toute autre surface avec le compte-gouttes du flacon. Cela pourrait contaminer les gouttes restées dans le flacon.

• If your doctor has recommended you use another eye preparation as well as these drops, then leave at least five minutes between putting in nepafenac drops and the other preparation.

• N'oubliez pas d'utiliser les gouttes à intervalles réguliers et essayez de ne pas oublier de doses. En cas d'oubli, utilisez les gouttes dès que vous vous en rendez compte (sauf si l'heure de la prochaine dose est proche, auquel cas il suffit d'utiliser les gouttes à la date prévue). Ne doublez pas la dose pour compenser l'oubli.

• When first put in, eye drops can make your eyes water and may sometimes cause blurred vision. If this happens, it should quickly clear. Make sure you can see clearly again before you drive, or before you use tools or machines.

• Try to keep the appointments which have been booked for you with the eye clinic. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.

• Nepafenac could cause your eyes to become more sensitive to sunlight than usual. Avoid strong sunlight and do not use sunbeds while you are using these drops.

• If you normally wear contact lenses, your doctor will recommend you use glasses for a time following cataract surgery. This is to allow your eyes to recover from the procedure. There is also another reason why you should not wear contact lenses while you are using nepafenac eye drops. This is because they contain a preservative which can affect soft contact lenses.

Can nepafenac eye drops cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the ones associated with nepafenac. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with the eye drops. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

How to store nepafenac eye drops

• Conservez tous les médicaments hors de la portée et de la vue des enfants.

• Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, à l'abri de la chaleur et de la lumière directes.

• Les collyres en flacon ne se conservent que quatre semaines une fois le flacon ouvert, donc n'utilisez pas les gouttes si le flacon est resté ouvert plus longtemps. Vous éviterez ainsi le risque d'infections oculaires.

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