flurbiprofen ophthalmic

Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.

Apply light pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) after each drop to prevent the fluid from draining down your tear duct.

Flurbiprofen ophthalmic is in a class of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It reduces pain and inflammation in the eyes.

Flurbiprofen ophthalmic is used to prevent pupil constriction (reduced pupil size) during eye surgery.

Flurbiprofen ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Do not use flurbiprofen ophthalmic if you have a herpes infection in your eye.

Before using flurbiprofen ophthalmic, tell your doctor if you

• have any type of bleeding or blood-clotting disease,
• have recently had surgery, or
• have stomach ulcers.

You may not be able to use flurbiprofen ophthalmic, or you may require special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Flurbiprofen ophthalmic is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether flurbiprofen ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is also not known whether flurbiprofen ophthalmic passes into breast milk. Do not use flurbiprofen ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Use flurbiprofen ophthalmic eyedrops exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Wash your hands before using the eyedrops.

To apply the eyedrops:

• Tilt your head back slightly and pull down on your lower eyelid. Position the dropper above your eye. Look up and away from the dropper. Squeeze out a drop and close your eye. Apply gentle pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) for about 1 minute to prevent the liquid from draining down your tear duct. If you are using more than one drop in the same eye or drops in both eyes, repeat the process with about 5 minutes between drops.

Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.

Do not use any eyedrop that is discolored or has particles in it.

Store flurbiprofen ophthalmic at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle properly capped.

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and apply the next one as directed. Do not use a double dose of this medication.

An overdose of this medication is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect an overdose, call an emergency room or poison control center near you. If the drops have been ingested, drink plenty of fluid and call an emergency center for advice.

Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Flurbiprofen ophthalmic may cause blurred vision. If you experience blurred vision, avoid these activities.

If you wear contact lenses, ask your doctor if you should wear them during treatment with flurbiprofen ophthalmic. After applying the medication, wait at least 15 minutes before inserting contact lenses, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Do not use other eye drops or medications during treatment with flurbiprofen ophthalmic unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Serious side effects are not expected with this medication.

Some eye burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness, or sensitivity to light may occur. Continue to use flurbiprofen ophthalmic and talk to your doctor about any side effects that you experience.

Do not use other eye drops or medications-especially acetylcholine chloride (Miochol) and carbachol (Carboptic, Isopto Carbachol), during treatment with flurbiprofen ophthalmic unless otherwise directed by your doctor. These drugs may decrease the effects of flurbiprofen ophthalmic.

Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with flurbiprofen ophthalmic. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.

Your pharmacist has additional information about flurbiprofen ophthalmic written for health professionals that you may read.

Flurbiprofen ophthalmic is available under the brand name Ocufen. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

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