BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM belongs to ophthalmic eye medications used to reduce eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults. Eye inflammation after cataract surgery is a common condition in which eyes become swollen and red. Cataract surgery is also called lens replacement surgery in which the natural lens of the eyes becomes opaque due to a cataract and is replaced with an intraocular artificial lens.
BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM is a combination of two drugs: Bromfenac (analgesic) and Benzalkonium (preservative). Bromfenac belongs to the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (pain killers) that work by inhibiting the release of certain natural substances such as prostaglandins in the eye that cause pain and inflammation. Thereby, helps in relieving eye pain and swelling after cataract surgery. Benzalkonium acts as a preservative.
Use BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM as prescribed by your doctor. BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM is only for use in the eyes. You are advised to use BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience mild eye irritation, headache, seeing floaters or flashes of light before the eyes, or increased sensitivity of eyes to light. Most of these side effects of BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoid taking BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM and consult a doctor if you are pregnant, especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may harm an unborn baby. Drive only if your vision is clear as BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. You are advised to maintain a 5 minutes time gap between using BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM and other eye drops.
Eye inflammation after cataract surgery
BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM is a combination of two drugs: Bromfenac and Benzalkonium to reduce eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults. Bromfenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain killer) that inhibits the release of certain natural substances such as prostaglandins in the eye that cause pain and swelling. Thereby, helps in relieving eye pain and swelling after cataract surgery. Benzalkonium acts as a preservative.
If you are allergic to BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Avoid taking BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM and consult a doctor if you are pregnant, especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may harm an unborn baby. Drive only if your vision is clear as BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, bleeding problems, dry eyes, cornea problems, before taking BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM as it may cause discoloration of soft contact lens. You are advised to maintain a 5 minutes time gap between using BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM and cause eye infections.
Drug-Drug Interaction: BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM may interact with topical steroids (cortisone), blood thinners (warfarin, clopidogrel, aspirin).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, bleeding problems, dry eyes, cornea problems, before taking BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM.
The interaction of alcohol with BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM.
BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for use during pregnancy in the last 3 months as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM is prescribed only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.
BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM may be safe to use in breastfeeding mothers if it is prescribed by a doctor.
BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM may cause blurred vision for a short time immediately after using BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM. So, drive only when your vision is clear after taking BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Avoid wearing contact lenses while using BROMFENAC+BENZALKONIUM as it may cause discolouration of soft contact lenses.
Cataract surgery: It is done to remove the eye's natural lens that has become cloudy and replace it with an artificial lens to restore clear eyesight. Eye inflammation may occur in some patients after cataract surgery due to disruption of the blood-aqueous barrier, which causes the release of certain inflammatory mediators such as leukotrienes and prostaglandins. The pain, swelling and redness of the eye is normal after cataract surgery and is treated using topical corticosteroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.