Question 1

What is Nepafenac used for?

Accepted Answer

Eye pain and swelling after cataract surgery, inflammation of the eye after eye surgery

Question 2

How do you take Nepafenac?

Accepted Answer

For adults, put one drop into the affected eye three times a day, starting from the day before eye surgery, continuing on the day of surgery, and for up to 2 weeks after surgery. Shake the bottle well before use. Wash your hands before applying. Pull down your lower eyelid gently, look up, and squeeze one drop into the pocket formed. Close your eye gently for 1-2 minutes. Do not touch the tip of the bottle to your eye or any surface.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Nepafenac?

Accepted Answer

Mild stinging or burning when you put the drops in, blurry vision for a short time after use, feeling like something is in your eye, redness of the eye, slight headache

Question 4

Who should not take Nepafenac?

Accepted Answer

People who are allergic to nepafenac or other NSAIDs like aspirin or ibuprofen. People with a history of asthma triggered by aspirin or similar painkillers. People with bleeding disorders or those on blood-thinning medicines should use with caution. Not recommended for children unless prescribed by a specialist.

Question 5

Is Nepafenac safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Nepafenac eye drops should be avoided during pregnancy, especially in the last three months, and during breastfeeding unless your doctor says it is absolutely necessary.

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