Individual generic drug information
Extracted information for Nepafenac only.
Prophylaxis and treatment of postoperative pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery | Reduction in the risk of postoperative macular oedema associated with cataract surgery in diabetic patients ▶TO THE EYE ▶Adult: (consult product literature)
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Avoid sunlight. corneal epithelial breakdown (if evidence of, then discontinue immediately)
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Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) decisions The Scottish Medicines Consortium has advised (May 2017) that nepafenac (Nevanac ®) 3 mg/mL eye drops are accepted for use within NHS Scotland for the reduction in risk of postoperative macular oedema associated with cataract surgery in diabetic patients.
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Extracted information for Nepafenac only.
→Appendix 1: NSAIDs
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▶Uncommon Eye discomfort. eye disorders. eye inflammation ▶Rare or very rare Allergic dermatitis. corneal deposits. dizziness. dry eye. headache. nausea ▶Frequency not known Cutis laxa. vision disorders. vomiting
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Extracted information for Nepafenac only.
There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Eye drops EXCIPIENTS: May contain Benzalkonium chloride, disodium edetate ▶Nevanac (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Nepafenac 1 mg per 1 ml Nevanac 1mg/ml eye drops | 5 ml P £14.92 DT = £14.92 Nepafenac 3 mg per 1 ml Nevanac 3mg/ml eye drops | 3 ml P £14.92 DT = £14.92 CORTICOSTEROIDS eiiii F 709
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