What is NEPATOP?
- NEPATOP contains Nepafenac which belongs to a group of medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
What NEPATOP is used for?
It is used,
- to prevent and relieve eye pain and inflammation following cataract surgery on the eye
- to reduce the risk of macular oedema (swelling in the back of the eye) following cataract surgery on the eye in diabetic patients
Talk to Doctor
Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
Children & Adolescents
Driving & Using Machines
Talk to your doctor before use of this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to nepafenac or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- bruise easily or have bleeding problems or have had them in the past
- have any other eye disorder (e.g. an eye infection) or if you are using other medicines in the eye (especially topical steroids)
- suffer from diabetes
- have rheumatoid arthritis
- have had repeated eye surgery within a short period of time
- The use of NEPATOP is not recommended during pregnancy. Do not use NEPATOP unless clearly indicated by your doctor
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine
- Do not give this medicine to children and adolescents
- Do not drive or use machines until your vision is clear. You may find that your vision is blurred for a time just after using NEPATOP
Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines especially:
- other eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma
- medicines that reduce blood clotting (warfarin) or other NSAIDs since these may increase the risk of bleeding
- Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you
- Only use NEPATOP for your eyes. Do not swallow or inject
- The recommended dose is one drop in the affected eye or eyes, three times a day - morning, midday, and evening. Use at the same time each day
- Do not use more than one drop in the affected eye
When to take and for how long
- Begin 1 day before cataract surgery. Continue the day of surgery. Then use it for as long as your doctor tells you to. This may be up to 3 weeks (to prevent and relieve eye pain and inflammation) or 60 days (to prevent the development of macular oedema) after your operation
How to use
- Wash your hands before you start
- Shake well before use
- Twist off the bottle cap
- After cap is removed, if tamper evident snap collar is loose, remove before using product
- Hold the bottle, pointing down, between your thumb and fingers
- Tilt your head back
- Pull down your lower eyelid with a clean finger, until there is a ‘pocket’ between the eyelid and your eye. The drop will go in here
- Bring the bottle tip close to the eye. Do this in front of a mirror if it helps
- Do not touch your eye or eyelid, surrounding areas or other surfaces with the dropper. It could infect the drops
- Gently press on the base of the bottle to release one drop of NEPATOP at a time
- Do not squeeze the bottle: it is designed so that a gentle press on the bottom is all that it needs
- If you use drops in both eyes, repeat the steps for your other eye. Close the bottle cap firmly immediately after use
If you use more NEPATOP
- Rinse your eye out with warm water. Do not put in any more drops until it is time for your next regular dose
If you forget to use NEPATOP
- Use a single dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, leave out the missed dose and continue with the next dose of your regular routine
- Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed dose
If you stop using NEPATOP
- Do not stop using NEPATOP without speaking to your doctor first
- You can usually carry on using the drops, unless you experience serious side effects. If you are worried talk to your doctor
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects although not everybody gets them.
- eyes become redder or more painful whilst using the drops. This may be a result of inflammation on the eye surface with or without loss or damage of cells or an inflammation of the colored part of the eye (iritis)
- eye surface inflammation with or without loss or damage of cells, foreign body sensation in the eyes, eyelid crusting or drooping
- iris inflammation, eye pain, eye discomfort, dry eye, eyelid swelling, eye irritation, itchy eye, eye discharge, allergic conjunctivitis (eye allergy), increased tear production, deposits on the eye surface, fluid or swelling at the back of the eye, eye redness
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
- Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
- Throw away the bottle 4 weeks after first opening, to prevent infections
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
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