Zetafenac Benefits & Uses

Zetafenac is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Swollen Eyes

Other Benefits

Zetafenac 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

Zetafenac Related Warnings

Is the use of Zetafenac safe for pregnant women?

Zetafenac can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Zetafenac, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Zetafenac safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Zetafenac for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Zetafenac on the Kidneys?

Zetafenac is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Zetafenac on the Liver?

Using Zetafenac does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zetafenac on the Heart?

Zetafenac is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Zetafenac with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Aspirin

Urokinase

Warfarin

Zetafenac Contraindications

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

Drug Allergy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hemophilia
Asthma
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Zetafenac

Is this Zetafenac habit forming or addictive?

Zetafenac is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Zetafenac as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Zetafenac does not show any kind of adverse effect.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Zetafenac is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Zetafenac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zetafenac

It is safe to take Zetafenac with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zetafenac

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

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1404

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nevanac® (nepafenac)

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Ilevro® (nepafenac)