Indications & Uses
Nepanil is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Nepafenac 0.1% Sterile Ophthalmic Suspension. For post-operative pain and inflammation, instill 1 drop 3 times daily, starting 1 day before cataract surgery, continuing on the day of surgery and through the first 2 weeks after the operation. For surgery-induced miosis, instill 1 drop 3 times daily 1 day before surgery and on the day of surgery. For prevention of post-operative CME, instill 1 drop 3 times daily, starting 1 day before surgery, continuing on the day of surgery and through the first 6 weeks after the operation. Nepafenac 0.3% Sterile Ophthalmic Suspension. For post-operative pain and inflammation, instill 1 drop once daily, starting 1 day before cataract surgery, continuing on the day of surgery and through the first 2 weeks after the operation. An additional drop should be given 30 to 120 minutes before surgery. Use in children: Safety and effectiveness in patients under 18 years of age have not been established. Use in elderly patients: No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.
Side Effects
Reported side effects include foreign body sensation, crusting of the eyelid margins, eye discomfort, and redness of the eye (ocular hyperaemia), among others.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Olivan TS should be used with caution in patients who have a known tendency to bleed, or who are taking other medicines that may prolong bleeding time.
Contraindications
Nepafenac should not be used by anyone who has previously shown an allergic reaction (hypersensitivity) to any ingredient in the formulation, or to other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).