Ocufen Opht

Ocufen Opht Side Effects

Stinging/burning of the eyes for 1 to 2 minutes may occur when you apply this medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but serious side effects occur:

• eye pain
• decreased vision
• bleeding in the eye (increased redness in the eye)

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

• rash
• itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Ocufen Opht Precautions

Before using flurbiprofen, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, celecoxib); or to the preservative thimerosal; or if you have any other allergies.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

• aspirin-sensitive asthma (a history of worsening breathing with runny/stuffy nose after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs)
• other types of asthma
• growths in the nose (nasal polyps)
• bleeding or clotting problems
• other eye problems (such as cornea problems, dry eye syndrome, past eye surgeries)
• diabetes
• rheumatoid arthritis

Your vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying eye drops. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.

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