Nevanac (Nepafenac)

Do’s

• Use Nevanac Suspension exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.
• Wash your hands thoroughly before using the eye drops.
• Shake the bottle well before each use.
• Tilt your head back, look up, and gently pull down your lower eyelid to create a pouch.
• Apply one drop into the pouch of your eye(s) as directed.
• Close your eye gently for 1-2 minutes, avoiding blinking or rubbing your eye.
• Repeat for the other eye if instructed.
• Replace the dropper cap after each use.
• Use eye drops before eye ointments, waiting at least 5 minutes between medications.
• Allow your vision to clear before driving or operating machinery.

Don'ts

• Don't touch the dropper tip to your eye or any other surface to avoid contamination.
• Don't use Nevanac Suspension while wearing contact lenses. Consult your healthcare provider for guidance.
• Don't rinse the dropper.
• Don't use more Nevanac Suspension than prescribed or use it for longer than 14 days.
• Don't stop using Nevanac Suspension without talking to your healthcare provider first.
• Don't share Nevanac Suspension with others.

Common side effects:

• Temporary stinging or burning of the eyes
• Eye redness
• Headache
• Dry or sticky feeling in the eye
• Feeling like something is in the eye
• Eye itching or watering
• Increased tear production
• Eye redness
• Increased sensitivity to light
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stuffy nose
• Blurred vision
• Crusty eyelids

Serious side effects that may require immediate medical attention include:

• Eye swelling/pain
• Eye discharge/extreme watering
• Vision changes
• Severe eye pain
• Swollen eyelids
• Serious skin problems such as rash, blisters, redness, swelling, pain, especially on the palms of hands or soles of feet
• Signs of bleeding inside the body (pink or brown urine, abnormal vaginal bleeding, bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds)
• Increased blood pressure
• Inflammation of the surface of the eye
• Reduced vision
• Allergic reaction symptoms: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing

This is not an exhaustive list, and other side effects may occur. If you experience any unusual or severe side effects while taking Nevanac,  contact your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Inform your healthcare provider if you have any allergies, especially to aspirin or other NSAIDs, before using Nevanac Suspension.

Tell your healthcare provider about any pre-existing conditions, especially asthma, bleeding problems, previous eye surgery, other eye problems, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or nasal polyps.

Nevanac Suspension may cause temporary blurred or unstable vision. Avoid driving or using machinery until your vision clears.

Nevanac Suspension should only be used during pregnancy if clearly needed. Consult your healthcare provider about the risks and benefits. It is unknown if Nevanac Suspension passes into breast milk, so consult your healthcare provider before breastfeeding.

Nevanac Suspension can interact with other medications, including blood thinners, corticosteroids, and other eye medications. Tell your healthcare provider about all medications you take before using Nevanac Suspension. Be aware of NSAIDs in other medications, such as aspirin or ibuprofen, which can increase the risk of bleeding when used with Nevanac Suspension. However, low-dose aspirin prescribed by your healthcare provider  for specific reasons should be continued.