Voltaren Ophtha
Voltaren Ophtha is an eye drop used to reduce inflammation and pain in the eye.
Form
silmätipat, liuos
Strength
1 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Diclofenac sodium
Manufacturer
Laboratoires Thea
How to Use
Dosage
1 drop into the eye 3-5 times a day.
Method
Wash your hands. Tilt your head back, pull down your lower eyelid, and drop 1 drop into your eye from the bottle. Avoid touching your eye with the bottle tip. Close the bottle immediately after use.
Important
Maximum 5 drops daily.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Eye pain
- •Mild to moderate temporary eye irritation
RARE
- •Eye itching
- •Red eyes (bloodshot eyes)
- •Blurred vision (immediately after applying drops)
- •Damage to the outer surface of the cornea
- •Corneal ulcers
- •Corneal thinning
- •Shortness of breath
- •Worsening of asthma
- •Allergic symptoms
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to diclofenac sodium or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use if diclofenac or other pain relievers (like aspirin or ibuprofen) have caused hives, asthma, or a strong allergic reaction in your nose.
- Do not use during the last three months of pregnancy.
- Use during the first six months of pregnancy only if absolutely necessary and as advised by your doctor.
- Talk to your doctor before using during breastfeeding, as the medicine may pass into breast milk.
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- If your vision becomes blurry after using the drops, do not drive or operate machinery until your vision is clear.
- Remove contact lenses before applying drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. Benzalkonium chloride can stain soft contact lenses.
- If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 minutes between applying different drops.
- Use with caution if you are also using steroid eye drops, as this combination may cause damage to the cornea.