Nepafenac Benefits & Uses

Nepafenac is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Eye Pain

Nepafenac Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Swollen Eyes Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: used in postoperative inflammation condition
Geriatric	Disease: Swollen Eyes Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: used in postoperative inflammation condition
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Swollen Eyes Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: used in postoperative inflammation condition

Nepafenac Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nepafenac is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Eye Swelling
Eye Discharge
Foreign body sensation in eyes
Eye crusting with sleep
Eye irritation
Eye itching
Eyelid Swelling
Eye Pain

Nepafenac Related Warnings

Is the use of Nepafenac safe for pregnant women?

Nepafenac can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Nepafenac right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Nepafenac safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Nepafenac on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Nepafenac will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Nepafenac on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Nepafenac on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Nepafenac on the Liver?

Nepafenac is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Nepafenac on the Heart?

Nepafenac has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Nepafenac with Other Drugs

Nepafenac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Aspirin

Urokinase

Warfarin

Nepafenac Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nepafenac unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hemophilia
Asthma
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nepafenac

Is this Nepafenac habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Nepafenac has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Nepafenac will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Nepafenac is safe as it does not bear any side effects.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Nepafenac cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Nepafenac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nepafenac

Taking Nepafenac with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nepafenac

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Nepafenac.

Unknown