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Nevanac Eye Drops

Manufactured byALCON LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsNepafenac
Description
Nevanac Eye Drops is an ophthalmic anti-inflammatory medicine. It is used to treat symptoms such as eye swelling, redness, pain, etc. that occur after cataract surgery (a procedure in which the natural lens of the eye is removed due to clouding and replaced with an artificial lens). It works by blocking certain substances responsible for pain and swelling in the eyes. Nevanac Eye Drops may cause side effects like eye discomfort, watery eyes, dryness in the eyes, itching, etc. Inform your doctor if these side effects disturb you or persist for a long period. It may also cause blurred vision. Hence, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after using this medicine. Avoid Nevanac Eye Drops if you are allergic to it. Nevanac Eye Drops should be used as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid using this medicine for more than the prescribed duration. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop. Wait for at least 5–10 minutes before delivering the next medication into the same eye to avoid dilution.  Nevanac Eye Drops is not likely to interact with other medications taken orally or as an injection. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before using this medicine. It is not recommended for children under the age of ten. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before beginning treatment with this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Nevanac Eye Drops

  • Blurred vision
  • Itching eyes
  • Eye discomfort
  • Dry eye
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Eye discharge

Uses of Nevanac Eye Drops

What is it prescribed for?

  • Postoperative ocular inflammation and pain
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Nevanac Eye Drops to start showing its effect is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Nevanac Eye Drops remains effective is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Nevanac Eye Drops.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Nevanac Eye Drops is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may cause serious side effects to your developing foetus. Hence, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Nevanac Eye Drops passes into the breastmilk or not. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using Nevanac Eye Drops if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any worsening of your allergic symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

NSAID-induced asthma

Nevanac Eye Drops is not recommended for use if you have a history of NSAID or aspirin-induced asthma, as this medicine may increase the risk of a recurrent asthma attack, leading to a worsening of your health condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Nevanac Eye Drops is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may cause serious side effects to your developing foetus. Hence, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Nevanac Eye Drops passes into the breastmilk or not. If you are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Corneal damage and Keratits

Nevanac Eye Drops should be used with caution due to the increased risk of corneal damage or keratitis, especially if used for longer durations and in higher doses than recommended. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately.

Contact lens

Your doctor may ask you to stop using contact lenses for up to a few days prior to the surgery and for up to a few days to a few months post-surgery, depending on the type of eye surgery performed. If you are able to use contact lenses post-surgery, they should be removed prior to the administration of the eye drops. You are advised to wait for at least 10 to 15 minutes post administration of the eye drops before re-inserting the lenses.

Driving or Operating machinery

Nevanac Eye Drops may cause blurred vision or other vision changes in some individuals. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after using these drops, until your vision is clear.

Use in children

Nevanac Eye Drops is not recommended for use in children less than 10 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Missed Dose

Administer the missed dose of Nevanac Eye Drops as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Do not administer more than the prescribed dose of Nevanac Eye Drops. Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect an overdose with this medicine.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Prednisolone Ophthalmic

Rimexolone Ophthalmic

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Nevanac Eye Drops is used to reduce pain and inflammation. Instil this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all the instructions given in the leaflet. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the Nevanac Eye Drops. Wait for at least 5–10 minutes before delivering the next medication into the same eye to avoid dilution. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in Nevanac Eye Drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in. After installation, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Nevanac Eye Drops works by inhibiting the production of certain natural substances that are responsible for causing eye pain, redness, and swelling.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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