Flurbiprofen Sodium - Flurbiprofen - Ophthalmic Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Flurbiprofen Sodium.
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Flurbiprofen Sodium Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• Use the missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose.
• If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may temporarily sting your eyes for a minute or two when you first use it.
• If stinging persists or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying eye drops.
• Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Medicinal Applications

• Flurbiprofen is used to stop the pupil of the eye from narrowing during eye surgery.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use, both prescription and nonprescription, including.

Flurbiprofen Sodium Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not freeze.
• Throw this medication away if the solution turns brown, cloudy or contains particulate.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is used in the eye only.
• For use in surgery, one drop is usually instilled into the eye every one-half hour beginning two hours before surgery.
• To apply eye drops, wash hands first.
• To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your eye.
• Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
• Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops.
• Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply pressure.
• This will prevent medication from draining away from the eye.
• Try not to blink and do not rub the eye or blink.
• Do not rinse dropper.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Read Before Using Flurbiprofen Sodium (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used to treat the swelling and redness caused by certain eye conditions.