Nepatle OD Eye Drops

Composition of Nepatle OD Eye Drops

Nepatle OD Eye Drops contains Nepafenac (0.1%w/v). It belongs to the Eye drops class of medicines.

Uses of Nepatle OD Eye Drops

Nepatle Eye Drops is used in post-operative eye pain and inflammation. It is used to prevent and treat inflammation and associated symptoms following eye surgery.

Key benefits

• Delivers medicine straight to the eye
• Very little reaches the rest of the body

How Nepatle OD Eye Drops works

Nepatle Eye Drops is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) in the eye.

How to take Nepatle OD Eye Drops

Wash your hands. Tilt your head back, pull the lower lid down to make a small pocket and squeeze one drop into it, then close the eye gently for a minute. Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, your fingers or any surface. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely from eye use; flush the eye with clean water if too much is instilled. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Nepatle OD Eye Drops

Most side effects of Nepatle OD are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Stinging on instillation
• Blurred vision for a few minutes
• Watering
• Redness
• Bitter taste

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Nepatle OD Eye Drops

Warnings and precautions

Never let the dropper tip touch your eye, eyelid or fingers — that is how a bottle becomes contaminated and causes a worse infection. Discard the bottle one month after you first open it, even if drops remain. Remove soft contact lenses before instilling drops and wait fifteen minutes before putting them back, unless the drops are specifically made for use with lenses. Seek same-day care for eye pain, marked redness, sensitivity to light or any loss of vision. Steroid eye drops must only be used under medical supervision — used wrongly they can raise eye pressure and damage sight. Glaucoma drops must be used every day for life; there are no symptoms until sight is already lost.

Do not take Nepatle OD if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the preservative in the preparation.

Interactions with other medicines

Beta blocker eye drops can be absorbed enough to slow the heart and tighten the airways — tell your doctor if you have asthma or a heart condition.

How to store Nepatle OD Eye Drops

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Discard the bottle one month after you first open it, even if some is left. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Nepatle OD Eye Drops

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>Your doctor has prescribed Nepatle Eye Drops for the relief of post-operative eye pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).</li> <li><div>Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.</div></li> <li><div>Usually, a 4 to 6-week course may be necessary.</div></li> <li>Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.</li> <li><div>Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.</div></li> <li><div>Notify your doctor if you are on blood thinners or have bleeding problems.</div></li> <li>Use the eye drops within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ACCVUS PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Ophthalmic preparation

Drug class:

Eye drops