Flanil
Flanil Products are primarily used for
Post-operative eye pain and inflammation
About Flanil Products
Uses of Flanil Products
Nepafenac is used for post-operative eye pain and inflammation.
Flanil Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Flanil are Eye discomfort, Ocular hyperemia, Eye itching, Transient blurred vision, Stickiness.
How Flanil Products work
Nepafenac 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).
Patient Concerns about Flanil Products
Frequently asked questions about Flanil Products
Frequently asked questions about Nepafenac
Q. What is Flanil 0.1% Eye Drop used for?
Flanil 0.1% Eye Drop is used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation after cataract surgery. It may also help prevent vision problems like macular swelling in diabetic patients.
Q. Is Flanil 0.1% Eye Drop safe for long-term use?
Flanil 0.1% Eye Drop is meant for short-term use only after eye surgery. Prolonged use of this medicine may increase the risk of corneal damage or slow healing. Use this medicine only for the duration prescribed by your doctor.
Q. Can I use Flanil 0.1% Eye Drop if I have diabetes?
Yes, Flanil 0.1% Eye Drop is often used in diabetic patients to prevent macular swelling after cataract surgery, but such patients must be monitored more closely for eye complications.
Q. Who should not use Flanil 0.1% Eye Drop?
Individuals should not use Flanil 0.1% Eye Drop if they are allergic to NSAIDs (like aspirin or ibuprofen), have had asthma or skin reactions due to NSAIDs, or have active eye infections.
Q. What precautions should I take while using Flanil 0.1% Eye Drop?
While using Flanil 0.1% Eye Drop, you should avoid sunlight exposure to the eye, avoid touching the medicine tip to your eye or any surface, avoid sharing with others, and avoid using it beyond 1 month after opening the medicine, even if it is not expired. These steps help prevent infection and keep the medicine effective.