Drug reference
Inhibition of intra-operative miosis during cataract surgery (but does not possess intrinsic mydriatic properties) | Postoperative inflammation in cataract surgery, strabismus surgery or argon laser trabeculoplasty | Pain in corneal epithelial defects after photorefractive keratectomy, radial keratotomy or accidental trauma | Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis ▶TO THE EYE ▶Adult: (consult product literature)
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Contra-indicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to aspirin or any other NSAID—which includes those in whom attacks of asthma, angioedema, urticaria or rhinitis have been precipitated by aspirin or any other NSAID.
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Although multi-dose diclofenac sodium eye drops commonly contain preservatives, preservative-free unit dose vials may be available.
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→Appendix 1: NSAIDs
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▶Common or very common Oedema. skin reactions ▶Rare or very rare Asthma exacerbated. eye disorders. eye inflammation. hypersensitivity ▶Frequency not known Dyspnoea. eye discomfort. rhinitis. vision blurred
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Eye drops EXCIPIENTS: May contain Benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate, propylene glycol ▶Voltarol Ophtha (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Diclofenac sodium 1 mg per 1 ml Voltarol Ophtha 0.1% eye drops 0.3ml unit dose | 5 unit dose P £4.00 DT = £4.00 | 40 unit dose P £32.00 DT = £32.00 ▶Voltarol Ophtha Multidose (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Diclofenac sodium 1 mg per 1 ml Voltarol Ophtha Multidose 0.1% eye drops | 5 ml P £6.68 DT = £6.68
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(consult product literature)
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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