Prolensa (Bromfenac)

Do’s

• Use Prolensa exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider, typically once or twice daily for 2 weeks.
• Follow your healthcare provider's instructions on when to start using Prolensa, especially if it's related to eye surgery.
• Wash your hands thoroughly before each use.
• Tilt your head back, look up, and create a pouch with your lower eyelid to administer the drops.
• Instill one drop directly into the affected eye(s) while avoiding contact between the dropper tip and your eye or any other surface.
• Close your eyes gently for 1-2 minutes after application and press the inner corner with a finger to prevent drainage.
• If using other eye medications, wait 5-10 minutes between applications. Use drops before ointments.
• Continue using Prolensa for the entire prescribed duration, even if symptoms improve.

Don'ts

• Don't use Prolensa if you wear contact lenses. Remove them before application and wait for recommended time before reinserting.
• Don't apply more than the prescribed dose or use Prolensa for longer than directed.
• Don't rinse the dropper tip after use. Replace the cap securely.
• Don't rub your eye after applying the drops.
• Don't drive or operate machinery until your vision clears after using Prolensa.

Common side effects:

• Dry eye
• Eye irritation
• Eye pain
• Headache
• Blurred vision
• Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
• Eye discharge
• Feeling as if something is in the eye
• Itching, redness, or pain around the eyes

Serious side effects that may require immediate medical attention include:

• Severe pain or redness in the eye
• Sensitivity of the eyes to light (photophobia)
• Blurry or abnormal vision
• Eye discharge
• Feeling as if something is in the eye
• Itching, redness, or pain around the eyes
• Signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as abdominal cramps, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting, or swelling of the face and throat
• Serious inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract with complications including hemorrhage, perforation, ulceration, necrosis, colitis, and colonic/cecal mass associated with the presence of bromfenac crystals

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

Don't use Prolensa if you're allergic to bromfenac, aspirin, or other NSAIDs. This includes allergies to inactive ingredients like sulfites.

Tell your healthcare provider about your medical history before using Prolensa, especially if you have:

• Asthma
• Bleeding disorders
• Eye problems (dry eye, corneal issues)
• Diabetes
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Nasal polyps

Prolensa may temporarily blur your vision. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or activities requiring clear vision until your vision clears.

Inform your healthcare provider about all medications you take (including prescription, non-prescription, and herbal) before any surgery.

Pregnant women should only use Prolensa when clearly necessary. Discuss risks and benefits with your healthcare provider.

Breastfeeding safety is unknown. Consult your healthcare provider before breastfeeding while using Prolensa.