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Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

FLURBIPROFEN-0.03%W/V

Uses:

Prevention of intraoperative miosis and treatment of post-operative eye pain and inflammation

Medicinal Benefits:

Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml contains Flurbiprofen which prevents the pupil of the eye from narrowing, thus making it easier for the eye examination to remove the cataract and replace a new lens by the doctor. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that inhibits prostaglandins and maintains intraoperative pupil dilation (widening). It further relieves pain and inflammation of the eye after surgery.

FAQs

Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml is used to control eye inflammation before and after eye surgery (such as cataract removal) and laser surgery. It also prevents intraoperative miosis (decreased pupil size) during surgery.

Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml consists of Flurbiprofen, which inhibits prostaglandins, and maintains intraoperative pupil dilation. It prevents the pupil of the eye from narrowing, thus making it easier to perform eye surgery.

If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them while using Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, remember to wash your hands before and after using the medicine to avoid contamination.

If you use other eye ointments/drops along with Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml, it is advised to maintain a gap of at least 5-10 minutes between each medicine. Also, use eye drops before applying any ointments.

Avoid contact of the tip of the dispensing container with fingers, eyes, and eyelids when you use any eye formulation to prevent contamination of the medicine.

Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml should be used for babies only if prescribed by a doctor. Do not give any medicine to babies without consulting a pediatrician.

Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml may cause blurry vision temporarily. However, if this condition persists or worsens, consult your doctor.

No, Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml need not be refrigerated and can be stored at room temperature

Use Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml as frequently as advised by the doctor. Do not take more or less of Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml or more often than prescribed as it may cause unwanted effects. Please, consult the doctor if you do not observe any improvement upon using recommended dosages.

No, Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml is not an antibiotic or a steroid. It belongs to the class of medicines called NSAIDs (Non-steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs).

Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml relieves eye pain and inflammation after surgery. However, it should be used only if advised by a doctor.

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medications. Also, inform them if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of allergies (especially to NSAIDs), asthma, viral eye infections, or issues with bleeding and clotting before starting Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml.

If Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml are prescribed for a condition linked to long-term pain, continue using them as directed by your doctor. For short-term pain, they can be stopped once your pain is relieved. Following your doctor’s advice.

Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml are generally safe when used in the dose and duration advised by a doctor. Do not use more than the recommended dose

Flurben Eye Drops 5 ml may cause side effects such as stinging or burning sensation of the eyes, and an increase or decrease in the size of the pupil, redness of the eye, and temporary blurred vision. If these side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor.