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About Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml
Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to control eye inflammation before and after eye surgery (such as cataract removal) and laser surgery. It also prevents intraoperative miosis (decreased pupil size) during surgery.
Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml is composed of Flurbiprofen, an ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agent. It works by preventing the pupil of the eye from narrowing, thus making it easier to examine the eye, remove the cataract and replace a new lens by the doctor. It is also used to relieve eye pain and inflammation after surgery.
Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic (for the eye) use only. Common side effects of Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml include eye redness, irritation, burning or a stinging sensation at the application site, and temporary blurred vision. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor's advice.
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml or other medications. Avoid contact of the tip of the dispensing container with the eye, eyelids, fingers, and other surfaces to prevent contamination. If you are pregnant and breastfeeding, inform your doctor before using Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml. This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision; hence drive only when you are alert and have clear vision. Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml should be used in children only if advised by a doctor.
Uses of Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml
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Medicinal Benefits
Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml contains Flurbiprofen which prevents the pupil of the eye from narrowing, thus making it easier for the eye examination to remove the cataract and replace a new lens by the doctor. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits prostaglandins and maintains intraoperative pupil dilation (widening). It further relieves pain and inflammation of the eye after surgery.
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Drug Warnings
If you have allergic reactions to medicines/NSAIDs (sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, or wheezing), asthma, viral eye infections, and bleeding and blood clotting problems, inform your doctor before starting Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml. It is advised to check with your doctor before using Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machines until you have a clear vision since the administration of Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision for a while.
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Alcohol
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There is limited information on how alcohol consumption affects Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml. Please consult your doctor before using Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml.
Pregnancy
Caution
If you plan to conceive or are already pregnant, inform your doctor before using Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml. Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Caution
If you are breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before using Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml.
Driving
Caution
Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml may cause side effects like blurry vision, affecting your driving ability. Do not drive or operate machinery in such cases. Drive only when you are alert and have a clear vision
Liver
Caution
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before instilling Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml.
Kidney
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Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases before instilling Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml.
Children
Caution
Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml can be used in children only when advised by a doctor.
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Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml is used to control eye inflammation before and after eye surgery (such as cataract removal) and laser surgery. It also prevents intraoperative miosis (decreased pupil size) during surgery.
Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml consists of Flurbiprofen, which inhibits prostaglandins, and maintains intraoperative pupil dilation. It prevents the pupil of the eye from narrowing, thus making it easier to perform eye surgery.
If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them while using Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, remember to wash your hands before and after using the medicine to avoid contamination.
If you use other eye ointments/drops along with Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml, it is advised to maintain a gap of at least 5-10 minutes between each medicine. Also, use eye drops before applying any ointments.
Avoid contact of the tip of the dispensing container with fingers, eyes, and eyelids when you use any eye formulation to prevent contamination of the medicine.
Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml should be used for babies only if prescribed by a doctor. Do not give any medicine to babies without consulting a pediatrician.
Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml may cause blurry vision temporarily. However, if this condition persists or worsens, consult your doctor.
No, Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml need not be refrigerated and can be stored at room temperature
Use Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml as frequently as advised by the doctor. Do not take more or less of Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml or more often than prescribed as it may cause unwanted effects. Please, consult the doctor if you do not observe any improvement upon using recommended dosages.
No, Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml is not an antibiotic or a steroid. It belongs to the class of medicines called NSAIDs (Non-steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs).
Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml relieves eye pain and inflammation after surgery. However, it should be used only if advised by a doctor.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medications. Also, inform them if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of allergies (especially to NSAIDs), asthma, viral eye infections, or issues with bleeding and clotting before starting Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml.
If Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml are prescribed for a condition linked to long-term pain, continue using them as directed by your doctor. For short-term pain, they can be stopped once your pain is relieved. Following your doctor’s advice.
Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml are generally safe when used in the dose and duration advised by a doctor. Do not use more than the recommended dose
Optiflur Eye Drops 5 ml may cause side effects such as stinging or burning sensation of the eyes, and an increase or decrease in the size of the pupil, redness of the eye, and temporary blurred vision. If these side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
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