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DICLOFENAC
Product:
DICLOFENAC
Formulary:
Generic Formulary
Category:
Eye
Sub Group:
OCULAR ANTIINFLAMMATORIES & ANTI ALLERGICS
International Brand Name:
Dosages:
0.1% W/V
Unit of Packing:
5ML DPS
In treatment of:
NSAID
Adverse Effects:
1.Burning
2.Stinging
3.Irritation
4.Dry eyes
5.Bleeding in the eye
6.Blurred vision
7. Increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
Contraiindication:
Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac
Special Precaution:
1. Prolonged use
2. If irritation occurs then discontinue the use of medicaments
3. Avoid contact lenses
4. Wear sun glasses if sensitivity to sunlight occurs
5. Avoid driving vehicle, operating machine since it produces blurred vision
Interaction:
Servings:
Diclofenac sodium 0.1%w/v is used. 1-2 drops is instilled in to the eye every 6 - 8 hours a day.
Ocular surgery: Starts from 3 hours before surgery as 1 drop every hour followed by 1 drop 3 times daily after surgery.
Treatment of post operative ocular inflammation: 24 hours after surgery instill 1-2 drops for 4 times daily.
Prevention of surgically induced miosis: Instill 1 - 2 drops 4 times within 2 hours before surgery.
Post-photorefractive keratectomy pain: Instill 1 - 2 drop in to the eye 2 times within 1 hour before surgery followed by 1 drop twice at 5 minutes interval after surgery and 1 drop every 2 - 5 hours after1 day.
Cataract Procedures: Pre-operatively: instill 1 drop in the conjunctival sac up to 5 times within 3 hours before surgery. Post-operatively: instill 1 drop in the conjunctival sac 15, 30 and 45 minutes following surgery, then 3 to 5 times daily, for as long as required.
Inflammatory Conditions (conjunctivitis, keratoconjunctivitis, and corneal ulcers): instill 1 drop in the conjunctival sac 4 to 5 times daily, depending upon the severity of the disease.
