• Use sunscreen
• For drops products : Wash hands before and after using. Do not wear soft contact lenses during treatment. Avoid touching the eye with the dropper tip. Wait 5-10 minutes before using other eye drugs. Tell doctor your complete medical history. Promptly report unusual symptoms/effects to Dr. May blur vision. Use caution when driving.
• For gel products : Important to read patient package insert & med guide. Avoid contact with eyes, nose, and mouth. Keep away from eyes. Do not apply to raw skin or open wounds. Wash hands after applying. Skin may be more prone to sunburn. Call MD if new abdominal pain/yellowing eyes/skin. May take low dose daily aspirin if directed by MD.
• For tablet, delayed release products : Before use, important to read the Medication Guide. Watch for bleeding, heart attack or stroke signs. Best to take with food to lessen stomach upset. Avoid use in pregnancy from 20 weeks until birth. Swallow whole with water. Do not lie down for 10min. May make you drowsy or dizzy. Drive with caution. Limit alcohol consumption and stop using tobacco. Low dose daily aspirin ok Ask MD about other NSAIDs.

• If you are pregnant or of childbearing age, discuss the risks/benefits of this medication with your doctor and pharmacist.
• May take with food to lessen chance of stomach upset.
• Swallow whole. Do not chew or crush.
• Do not take aspirin products without doctor approval. Continue taking low-dose aspirin to prevent heart attack/stroke unless doctor tells you to stop.
• If you drink alcohol, discuss the safe use of alcohol while using this medication with your healthcare professional.
• May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Alcohol and marijuana may intensify this effect. Use care when operating a vehicle, vessel (e.g., boat), or machinery.
• May cause blurred vision
• Do not lie down for at least 10 minutes after taking this medication.
• Medication should be taken with plenty of water.
• Avoid prolonged or excessive exposure to direct and/or artificial sunlight while using this medication.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you've had:

• Asthma (including a history of worsening breathing after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs)
• Bleeding or clotting problems
• Growths in the nose (nasal polyps)
• Heart disease (such as previous heart attack)
• High blood pressure
• Liver disease
• Stomach/intestinal/esophagus problems (such as bleeding, ulcers, recurring heartburn)
• Stroke

Products that may interact with this drug include:

• Aliskiren
• ACE inhibitors (such as captopril, lisinopril)
• Angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as losartan, valsartan)
• Cidofovir
• Lithium
• Methotrexate
• Corticosteroids (such as prednisone)
• Water pills (diuretics such as furosemide)

This medication is used to treat swelling (inflammation) of the eye after cataract surgery. It is also used after another type of eye surgery (corneal refractive surgery) to temporarily relieve pain and sensitivity of the eye to light.

Status: Discontinued

May Treat: Actinic keratosis · Ankylosing spondylitis · Osteoarthritis · Osteoarthritis of the knee · Pain and more

Drug Class: Dermatological - Antineoplastic or Premalignant Lesions - NSAID's · Dermatological - NSAID Single Agents · NSAID Analgesics (COX Non-Specific) - Phenylacetic Acid Derivatives · Ophthalmic - Anti-inflammatory, NSAIDs

Availability: Prescription sometimes needed

Pregnancy: Consult a doctor before using

Lactation: Consult a doctor before using

Alcohol: Limit intake while taking this medication

Driving: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Use caution

Manufacturer: ALCON LABORATOR · ENDO PHARM INC. · NOVARTIS