Diflucor 0.05% W/V Eye Drop
About Diflucor 0.05% W/V Eye Drop
Diflucor 0.05% W/V Eye Drop belongs to the steroid type of drugs. It is mainly used to treat eye problems, especially inflammations and infections. It is mostly used after a major eye surgery. The drug can be prescribed to treat painful anterior uveitis, which is a type of inflammation affecting the front part of the eyes. Never use this medication or any other ophthalmic drug while wearing your contact lenses. The dosage of the medication is to be determined by your doctor depending upon the intensity of your infecting and other related medical conditions. The drug is contraindicated in patients who has not yet gone for treatment of their cataract or glaucoma or are suffering from any other kind of infections such as herpes or chicken pox.
The known side effects of this drug include blurring of the vision, irritation or redness of the eyes including itching. You might experience severe or persistent headaches, dizziness, slowing of the healing after the eye surgery, changes in vision, seeing rainbow colours around lights, changed appearances or colour around your iris, the behind of the eyes feel painful or there may be flare up of new infections in or around the eyes. It is recommended to avoid driving after application of this medicine.
What are the uses of Diflucor 0.05% W/V Eye Drop
Eye Disorder
Eye Inflammation
What are the contraindications of Diflucor 0.05% W/V Eye Drop ?
Hypersensitivity
What are the side effects of Diflucor 0.05% W/V Eye Drop ?
Eye Irritation
Burning Sensation
Key highlights of Diflucor 0.05% W/V Eye Drop
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Diflucor 0.05% W/V Eye Drop should not be consumed during pregnancy unless necessary. Consulting a doctor is mandatory to discuss the benefits and risks before taking the medicine.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
What are the substitutes for Diflucor 0.05% W/V Eye Drop ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Diflucor 0.05% W/V Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Diflusap Eye Drop
Sapient Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Uvefrost 0.05% w/v Eye Drop
Lupin Ltd
- Optipred Eye Drop
Calix Health Care
- Enpred 0.05% W/V Eye Drop
Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Flupred 0.05% W/V Eye Drop
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Difluprednate, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
In case of overdose, consult your doctor.
How does this medication work?
Diflucor 0.05% W/V Eye Drop is a topical steroid which works as an anti-inflammatory medicine. This medication performs its action by stopping the release of certain natural substances in the eye that are responsible for pain, redness and swelling.
What are the interactions of Diflucor 0.05% W/V Eye Drop ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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