Flurbiprofen ophthalmic

Flurbiprofen is a type of medicine called a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Flurbiprofen ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to prevent your pupils from getting smaller during eye surgery.

Flurbiprofen ophthalmic may also be used for other reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Flurbiprofen ophthalmic is usually given every 30 minutes starting 2 hours before your surgery.

Wash your hands before using the eye medication.

To apply the eye drops: Pull down your lower eyelid to make a small pocket and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.

Use only the prescribed number of drops. Use in both eyes only if your doctor has told you to.

Do not touch the dropper tip or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye and lead to serious vision problems.

If using this medicine in both eyes: You may be given 2 bottles of flurbiprofen ophthalmic. Assign a separate bottle to each eye, and use only that bottle in that eye (left or right).

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle(s) tightly closed when not in use.

Use only as directed. Inform your doctor if you are using other medicines, have other medical conditions, or have allergies.

You should not use this flurbiprofen if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder; or
• asthma; or
• a severe reaction like sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, or wheezing after taking aspirin or another NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, and others).

It is not known if flurbiprofen will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using flurbiprofen ophthalmic.

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Flurbiprofen ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor right away if you experience:

• eye pain or redness;
• seeing blood inside your eye;
• changes in vision (your eyes may be more sensitive to light); or
• severe burning, stinging, or itching in your eyes.

Common side effects of flurbiprofen ophthalmic may include:

• mild burning or stinging; or
• blurred or hazy vision.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Usual Adult Dose for Inhibition of Intraoperative Miosis:

A total of 4 drops administered by instilling 1 drop approximately every half hour beginning 2 hours before surgeryUse: Inhibition of intraoperative miosis

Call your doctor for guidance if you miss the dose given before your surgery. The 2-hour timing is very important for flurbiprofen ophthalmic to work effectively.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medicine.

Do not wear any contact lens that has not been approved by your doctor.

Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor tells you to.

Tell your doctor about all the other medicines you take, especially:

• a blood thinner--warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven; or
• steroid medicine used in the eyes--dexamethasone, difluprednate, fluocinolone, fluorometholone, hydrocortisone, prednisolone, and others.

Other drugs may affect flurbiprofen ophthalmic, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.