Diclofenac eye drops 0.1%, 5ml

Composition

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1 ml contains

Active ingredient:

diclofenac sodium (diclofenac sodium) – 1 mg

Auxiliary substances:

sodium chloride,

propylene glycol,

sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate (sodium phosphoric acid single-substituted dihydrate),

disodium hydrophosphate dodecahydrate (sodium phosphoric acid double-substituted 12-water),

disodium edetate,

sodium hydroxide (1 M solution, up to pH 6.5-7.5),

water d / I.

Pharmacological action

NSAIDs, a derivative of phenylacetic acid, have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.

Indiscriminately inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2, it disrupts the metabolism of arachidonic acid, reduces the amount of prostaglandins in the focus of inflammation.

When applied topically, it reduces swelling and pain in inflammatory processes of non-infectious etiology.

Indications

• the inhibition of miosis during surgery for cataract;
• inflammatory processes after surgical interventions;
• prevention katodnogo edema of the optic nerve before and after surgery associated with removal and lens implantation;
• inflammatory processes non-infectious nature, involving the anterior of the eye;
• post-traumatic inflammation after penetrating and non-penetrating wounds of the eyeball;
• pain in the conduct of excimer laser surgery.

Contraindications

• third trimester of pregnancy;
• children (up to 2 years);
• hypersensitivity to NSAIDs and other components of the drug.

With caution:  “aspirin” asthma, epithelial herpetic keratitis (including in the anamnesis); diseases that cause blood clotting disorders (including hemophilia). Special care should be taken in patients with acute peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, as well as in connection with the risk of bleeding in patients receiving anticoagulants; during pregnancy, lactation, children (older than 2 years), elderly patients.

Side effects

Local reactions:  burning sensation in the eye, blurred vision (immediately after instillation); corneal opacity( white spot), iritis.

Allergic reactions:  pruritus in the eyes, conjunctival hyperemia, angioedema of the face, fever, chills, photosensitivity, skin rash (mainly erythematous), urticaria.

From the digestive system:  nausea, vomiting.

Interaction

The interval after applying Diclofenac eye drops and other eye drops should be at least 5 minutes. If clinically indicated, it can be combined with eye drops containing glucocorticosteroids.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Locally. Instill in the conjunctival sac before surgery 1 drop 5 times for 3 hours with an interval of 20-25 minutes; immediately after surgery-1 drop 3 times; then 1 drop 3-5 times/day for the required time; other indications-1 drop 4-5 times/day.

Overdose

When using Diclofenac eye drops in the recommended doses, overdose is unlikely.

Special instructions

Immediately after instillation, blurred visual perception may occur, which can lead to difficulties in driving vehicles (including a car), working at height. It is necessary to resume such activities only 15 minutes after use of the drug.

It is not allowed to wear soft contact lenses at the same time as the drug is administered. Solid contact lenses should be removed before instillation and re-installed only 20 minutes after use of the drug.

Form of production

Eye drops.

Active ingredient

Diclofenac

Conditions of release from pharmacies

By prescription

Dosage form

eye drops

Description

For adults and children as prescribed by a doctor

Indications

Corneal Injuries, Conjunctivitis