Amnac Opthalmic Suspension is a pain relieving medicine. It is used for treatment of pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery.

Always wash your hands before using Amnac Opthalmic Suspension. Use only the number of drops that your doctor has prescribed and wait for about five minutes between each drop. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in. You should not touch the tip of the dropper or bottle. This may lead to infection.

Use of the medicine may cause decreased vision, foreign body sensation in the eyes, increased intraocular pressure, and watery eyes. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, you should let your doctor know. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the symptoms.

Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking. You should also tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions or disorders. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult with their doctors before using the medicine.

Uses of Amnac Eye Drop

Post-operative eye pain and inflammation

Benefits of Amnac Eye Drop

In Post-operative eye pain and inflammation

Amnac Opthalmic Suspension helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes after an operation of the eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.

Side effects of Amnac Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Amnac

Decreased vision
Foreign body sensation in eyes
Increased intraocular pressure
Watery eyes

How to use Amnac Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Amnac Eye Drop works

Amnac Opthalmic Suspension is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) in the eye.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amnac Opthalmic Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Amnac Opthalmic Suspension during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Amnac Opthalmic Suspension may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Amnac Opthalmic Suspension

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Amnac Opthalmic Suspension for the relief of post-operative eye pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
Usually, a 4 to 6-week course may be necessary.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Notify your doctor if you are on blood thinners or have bleeding problems.
Use the eye drops within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzophenone Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Topical)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Amnac with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Nimesulide

Brand(s): Nimsun, Neil, Sanim

Life-threatening

Oxyphenbutazone

Brand(s): Flanil, Oxy Triactin, Sioril

Life-threatening

Metamizole

Brand(s): Pyregin, Alpagin, Novalgin RC

Life-threatening

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Patient concerns

i have met an accident and as per x-ray left hand wrist joint is affected. pls check my reports attached. i have gone through surgery and plating is done. i want to know if plating and surgery was necessary or not.

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Please share the pics of pre-operative and post-operative X-rays

post operative care after squint surgry

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Protect eyes from water dust, smoke. Visit your doctor regularlyNo restrictions for food

User feedback

Patients taking Amnac Opthalmic Suspension

Thrice A Day

52%

Twice A Day

30%

Once A Day

11%

Four Times A *

Alternate Day

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Amnac Eye Drop for?

Others

100%

How much was the improvement?

Poor

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Amnac Opthalmic Suspension?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Amnac Eye Drop?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Amnac Opthalmic Suspension on price

Not Expensive

67%

Average

33%

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References

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Manufacturer/Marketer address

Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2024

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