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Mep-Fovea Eye Drop Substitute

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Composition:

FLURBIPROFEN-0.03%W/V

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

Mep-Fovea Eye Drop 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

Mep-Fovea Eye Drop 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.

Mep-Fovea Eye Drop 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 Mep-Fovea Eye Drop. Also, remember to wash your hands before and after using the medicine to avoid contamination.

If you use other eye ointments/drops along with Mep-Fovea Eye Drop, 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.

Mep-Fovea Eye Drop should be used for babies only if prescribed by a doctor. Do not give any medicine to babies without consulting a pediatrician.

Mep-Fovea Eye Drop may cause blurry vision temporarily. However, if this condition persists or worsens, consult your doctor.

No, Mep-Fovea Eye Drop need not be refrigerated and can be stored at room temperature

Use Mep-Fovea Eye Drop as frequently as advised by the doctor. Do not take more or less of Mep-Fovea Eye Drop 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, Mep-Fovea Eye Drop is not an antibiotic or a steroid. It belongs to the class of medicines called NSAIDs (Non-steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs).

Mep-Fovea Eye Drop 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 Mep-Fovea Eye Drop 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 Mep-Fovea Eye Drop.

If Mep-Fovea Eye Drop 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.

Mep-Fovea Eye Drop are generally safe when used in the dose and duration advised by a doctor. Do not use more than the recommended dose

Mep-Fovea Eye Drop 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.