FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM

Drug Name: FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM

FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM DESCRIPTION:
FLURBIPROFEN - OPHTHALMIC (flewr-BIH-pro-fen, off-THAL-mick)

COMMON FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM BRAND NAME(S):
Ocufen

FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM SIDE EFFECTS:
FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM 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: skin rash, eye pain, vision problems. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM:
FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM: FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM 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.

FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM USES:
Flurbiprofen is used to stop the pupil of the eye from narrowing during eye surgery.

OTHER USES OF FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM:
FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM may also be used to treat the swelling and redness caused by certain eye conditions.

FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, ulcers, heart disease, alcohol use, high blood pressure, eye disease, contact lens use, allergies (especially drug allergies). Do not take aspirin without consulting your doctor. Check the ingredients of any nonprescription medication you may be taking since many cough-and-cold formulas contain aspirin. Caution is advised when FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM is used in the elderly. FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use, both prescription and nonprescription. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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

FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM NOTES:
Do not share FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM with others.

MISSED FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM 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.

FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM STORAGE:
Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight. Do not freeze. Throw FLURBIPROFEN SODIUM away if the solution turns brown, cloudy or contains particulate.