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Diflusenz 0.05% Eye Drop

Manufacturer :  Senses Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Difluprednate
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Diflusenz 0.05% Eye Drop

Diflusenz 0.05% Eye Drop belongs to the steroid type of drugs. It is mainly used to treat eye problems, especially inflammations and infections. It is mostly used after a major eye surgery. The drug can be prescribed to treat painful anterior uveitis, which is a type of inflammation affecting the front part of the eyes. Never use this medication or any other ophthalmic drug while wearing your contact lenses. The dosage of the medication is to be determined by your doctor depending upon the intensity of your infecting and other related medical conditions. The drug is contraindicated in patients who have not yet gone for treatment of their cataract or glaucoma or are suffering from any other kind of infections such as herpes or chicken pox.

The known side effects of this drug include blurring of the vision, irritation or redness of the eyes including itching. You might experience severe or persistent headaches, dizziness, slowing of the healing after the eye surgery, changes in vision, seeing rainbow colors around lights, changed appearances or color around your iris, the behind of the eyes feel painful or there may be flare-up of new infections in or around the eyes. It is recommended to avoid driving after application of this medicine.

    What are the uses of Diflusenz 0.05% Eye Drop

    • Eye Disorder

    • Eye Inflammation

    What are the contraindications of Diflusenz 0.05% Eye Drop ?

    What are the side effects of Diflusenz 0.05% Eye Drop ?

    • Eye Irritation

    • Burning Sensation In Eye

    Key highlights of Diflusenz 0.05% Eye Drop

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medication is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      The medication should not be consumed by breastfeeding mothers as there is a higher risk of side-effects on the infant. You are suggested to consult your doctor to discuss the potential benefits and risks before taking this medication.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    What are the substitutes for Diflusenz 0.05% Eye Drop ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Diflusenz 0.05% Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Difluprednate, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

    How does this medication work?

    Diflusenz 0.05% Eye Drop is a drug in treating pain and inflammation due to ocular surgery. It is an anti-inflammatory steroidal drug that induces phospholipase A2 inhibitory proteins which are responsible for controlling leukotrienes and prostaglandins biosynthesis. This inhibitory effect is imposed by preventing the release of arachidonic acid from the proteins.

      What are the interactions of Diflusenz 0.05% Eye Drop ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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