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Voltaren Ophtha

Voltaren Ophtha

(diclofenac-opht)

Diclofenac ophthalmic solution belongs to the class of medications called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It is used to relieve inflammation and pain in the eye after cataract surgery or eye injury.

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Eye Drops

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Cataract surgery: Gently pull your lower eyelid down to form a pouch. This is the conjunctival sac. Instill 1 drop from the dropper container into the conjunctival sac up to 5 times during the 3 hours immediately before cataract surgery. Your doctor may then instruct you to instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac at 15 minutes, 30 minutes, and 45 minutes after cataract surgery. While you are recovering from cataract surgery, you may be asked to put the drops in your eye 3 to 5 times daily, for up to 4 weeks.

Eye injury: Gently pull your lower eyelid down to form a pouch. This is the conjunctival sac. Instill 1 drop from the dropper container into the conjunctival sac 4 to 5 times a day, as directed by your doctor.

Follow your pharmacist's or doctor's instructions on proper use of the eye drops. To help prevent infections, do not touch the applicator tip to your eye or to any other surface. Wash your hands before using the medication. If you are unsure how to put the drops in your eyes, speak with your pharmacist or doctor for instructions.

If you are using additional medications in the form of eye drops, leave an interval of at least 5 minutes between drops. This will help prevent one medication from being washed out of the eye before it can become effective.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important to use Voltaren Ophtha (Diclofenac-opht) exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Store Voltaren Ophtha (Diclofenac-opht) at room temperature, protected from light. Keep this and all other medications out of reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Voltaren Ophtha (Diclofenac-opht).

Allergies: If you are allergic to acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen) you may also be allergic to diclofenac eye drops. If you are allergic to these medications, talk to your doctor before using diclofenac eye drops.

Bleeding: If you are having surgery and bleed easily or are taking medications that prolong bleeding (e.g., Warfarin), discuss with your doctor how Voltaren Ophtha (Diclofenac-opht) may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Voltaren Ophtha (Diclofenac-opht), and whether any special monitoring is needed.

Contact lenses: Contact lenses must be removed before using the eye drops and can be put back in 15 minutes afterwards. Soft contact lenses should not be worn while using diclofenac ophthalmic drops.

Vision: Voltaren Ophtha (Diclofenac-opht) can cause blurred or reduced vision. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or operate machinery until these symptoms resolve. Although these symptoms usually improve over time, stop using the eye drops and contact your eye doctor if they persist.

Wound healing: Diclofenac eye drops may slow or delay the healing of wounds. You are at an increased risk if you have complicated eye surgeries, disorders of the cornea, Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or several eye surgeries in a short time, or are using corticosteroid eye drops at the same time. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.

Pregnancy: Voltaren Ophtha (Diclofenac-opht) should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Voltaren Ophtha (Diclofenac-opht), contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: It is not known if diclofenac ophthalmic drops pass into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking Voltaren Ophtha (Diclofenac-opht), it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Voltaren Ophtha (Diclofenac-opht) have not been established for children.

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