Zefenac Eye Drop is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat postoperative eye pain and inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract surgery.

Always wash your hands before using Zefenac Eye Drop. Use only the number of drops that your doctor has prescribed and wait for about five minutes between each drop. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. You should not touch the tip of the dropper or bottle. This may lead to infection.

Use of the medicine may cause blurred vision, increased sensitivity to light, change in color vision, decreased vision, eye pain, sore eyes, teary eye, and headache. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. You should also tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of Zefenac Ophthalmic Solution

Post-operative eye pain and inflammation

Benefits of Zefenac Ophthalmic Solution

In Post-operative eye pain and inflammation

Zefenac Eye Drop helps relieve symptoms after an eye surgery such as pain, redness, itching, soreness, or watery eyes. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the symptoms are completely cured and prevent them from returning.

Side effects of Zefenac Ophthalmic Solution

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zefenac

Blurred vision
Increased sensitivity to light
Change in color vision
Decreased vision
Eye pain
Sore eye
Teary eyes
Headache

How to use Zefenac Ophthalmic Solution

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Zefenac Ophthalmic Solution works

Zefenac Eye Drop is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by stopping the release of certain natural substances in the eye that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Zefenac Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Zefenac Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Zefenac Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Zefenac Ophthalmic Solution?

If you miss a dose of Zefenac Eye Drop, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Zefenac Eye Drop

₹76.4/Ophthalmic Solution

Megabrom Eye Drop

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹199/ophthalmic solution

158% costlier

Bromvue Eye Drops

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

₹187.4/ophthalmic solution

143% costlier

Bromifen Eye Drop

Optho Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹175/ophthalmic solution

127% costlier

Brag Eye Drops

Sapient Laboratories Pvt Ltd

₹135/ophthalmic solution

75% costlier

Unibrom Eye Drop Bak Free

Ajanta Pharma Ltd

₹222/ophthalmic solution

188% costlier

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Quick tips

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

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzophenone Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Topical)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Zefenac with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Ginkgo Biloba (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

Clopidogrel (Eye Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

Tirofiban (Eye Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

Prasugrel (Eye Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice any signs of bleeding (bruising, bleeding gums, blood in stool/vomit/urine).

Tirofiban (Eye Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.

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Patient concerns

i have met an accident and as per x-ray left hand wrist joint is affected. pls check my reports attached. i have gone through surgery and plating is done. i want to know if plating and surgery was necessary or not.

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Please share the pics of pre-operative and post-operative X-rays

post operative care after squint surgry

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Protect eyes from water dust, smoke. Visit your doctor regularlyNo restrictions for food

FAQs

What is the right way to use Zefenac Eye Drop?

Always wash your hands before (and after) using Zefenac Eye Drop. This prevents you from passing the infection from one eye to the other. Remove the cap just before using your medicine and replace it as soon as you have finished. Avoid touching the nozzle of the bottle with your fingers. Tilt your head back and gently pull down your lower eyelid with a clean finger. Hold the bottle over the eye and allow a single drop to fall into the space between your lower lid and your eye. Close your eye and gently press your finger over the inside corner of your eye (over the eyelid) for about a minute. This helps prevent the drop from draining out of the eye. Repeat in your other eye if your doctor has told you to do this.

How often can I use Zefenac Eye Drop?

Instill one drop into the affected eye(s) once daily beginning 1 day prior to surgery, continued on the day of surgery, and through the first 14 days post-surgery. However, follow your doctor's instructions regarding dosage since it may vary from patient to patient.

When should I seek a doctor’s advice?

You should contact your doctor immediately if you develop abnormal sensations in the eye, eye irritation (including burning/stinging), eye pain, eye allergy, eye redness, headache, and iritis (inflammation of the colored part of your eye).

Can I use any other eye drop along with Zefenac Eye Drop?

Always consult your doctor before using any other eye drops along with Zefenac Eye Drop. It is advisable to give a gap of atleast 5 minutes between the two medications.

Can I use any other topical pain relieving medicine while using Zefenac Eye Drop?

Use of any other topical pain relieving medicine with Zefenac Eye Drop may slow or delay healing of your operated eye. Consult your doctor in case of any doubts.

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