EPIFENAC 0.1% EYE DROPS 5 ML

* EPIFENAC (Diclofenac sodium) 1 mg / ml Eye Drops. 5 ml sterile solution. Anti-inflammatory.
* Composition: Each 1 ml contains:
& & – Active ingredient: Diclofenac sodium 1 mg (0.1%).
& & – Preservative: Benzalkonium chloride 0.05 mg.
* Indications:
& & – Treatment of post-operative and post-traumatic inflammatory conditions.
& & – Prevention of intra-operative miosis during cataract extraction.
& & – Prevention of post-operative cystoid macular oedema after cataract extraction.
& & – Treatment of photophobia in patients who have undergone incisional refractive surgery.
* Dosage and Administration:
& & – Inflammatory conditions: one drop should be instilled in the affected eye(s) 4 times a day.
& & – Prevention of intra-operative miosis and post-operative cystoid macular oedema: one drop
& & 5 times during 3 hours prior to surgery, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, and 45 minutes postoperatively,
& & then 4 times a day as long as needed.
& & – Photophobia in incisional refractive surgery: one drop 1 hour prior to surgery then 1 drop
& & within 15 minutes after surgery, then 1 drop 4 times a day beginning 4-6 hours after surgery
& & and continued for 3 days.
& & EPIFENAC should be used only during one month after opening.
* Precautions: EPIFENAC should be used with caution in:
& & – Pregnancy: only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk.
& & – Patients taking drugs which prolong bleeding time or cause bleeding (e.g. anticoagulants).
& & – Patients should avoid allowing the tip of the dispensing container to contact the eye(s) or
& & surrounding structures to avoid bacterial contamination.
* Contraindications:
& & – Hypersensitivity to the product, acetylsalicylic acid, and to other NSAIDs.
& & – Patients wearing hydrogel soft contact lenses.
& & – Children; since safety and effectiveness have not been established.
* To be used under medical supervision only.
* Store between 15 – 25 degrees C, away from light.
* Close bottle immediately after use.
* Store the bottle upright. Not to be used after one month from opening.
* Manufactured by: EGYPTIAN INT. PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES CO. (E.I.P.I.CO.) – Egypt.