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K-FEN 0.5 Eye Drop

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Product introduction

K-FEN 0.5 Eye Drop is used to treat inflammation (redness and swelling) due to allergies of the eye. It helps provides relief from red, itchy, and watery eyes.

K-FEN 0.5 Eye Drop is for external use only. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. You should gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid and wipe off extra liquid.  Always wash your hands and do not touch the end of the dropper. This could infect your eye. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back.  Never use a bottle if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time.

The most common side effects of this medicine include eye irritation, eye pain, and punctate keratitis. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can do it safely. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or if the side effects bother you.

Do not use this medicine, if you have an eye problem (glaucoma) and untreated eye infection. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of K-FEN Ophthalmic Solution

Benefits of K-FEN Ophthalmic Solution

In Prevention of Asthma

K-FEN 0.5 Eye Drop works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in the lungs. It prevents the symptoms of asthma, such as tightness in chest, wheezing, breathlessness, and coughing. This allows you to carry out daily activities more easily and confidently.

It may take a few weeks for K-FEN 0.5 Eye Drop to show full effects. Keep taking it regularly as prescribed even if you do not have any symptoms (this means it is working). Do not stop taking it unless the doctor advises you to, otherwise you are more likely to suffer from symptoms. This medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started.

Side effects of K-FEN Ophthalmic Solution

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 K-FEN

  • Eye irritation
  • Punctate keratitis
  • Irritation
  • Agitation
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Nervousness
  • Sedation
  • Conjunctival inflammation

How to use K-FEN Ophthalmic Solution

This medicine is for external use only. Take 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 extra liquid.

How K-FEN Ophthalmic Solution works

K-FEN 0.5 Eye Drop is an antihistamine for the eye that treats allergic symptoms by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine). It is also a mast cell stabilizer that prevents allergic reactions by reducing the release of natural substances that cause an allergic reaction. This relieves eye swelling, discomfort, itching and irritation.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
K-FEN 0.5 Eye Drop 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
K-FEN 0.5 Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To reduce the amount of K-FEN 0.5 Eye Drop that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
Driving
UNSAFE
K-FEN 0.5 Eye Drop 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

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Cycloheptathiophene Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Mast cell stabilizers

Interaction with drugs

Taking K-FEN with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Estimet, Clovimet, Performin
Life-threatening

Patient concerns

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sir i has low vision power on the right eye i wish to wear contact lens . if i wear it what are the general instraction will you give how much cost it. is any good branded are there. is any alternative ways are there to improve my eye power. please answer me sir thank you sir
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
Use contact lenses for 6 to 8hrs a dayCost is around 1to 3 kUse them with lubricants eye drop
I want to do a lasik surgery to remove specs Please suggest me a fair budget and best treatment
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
20 k to 50 k for lasik
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References

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  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Appasamy Ocular Device Pvt Ltd
Address: 20,SBI Officers' colony, First Street, Arumbakkam, Chennai (Madras) - 600 106, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
Country of origin: India

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39.46
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5.0 ml in 1 bottle
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