BFN Eye Drop
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Micro Labs Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Bromfenac (0.09% w/v) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Benzophenone Derivatives |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | OPHTHAL |
| Action Class | NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Topical) |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 515 |
FAQ
Can I use any other topical pain relieving medicine while using BFN?
Use of any other topical pain relieving medicine with BFN may slow or delay healing of your operated eye. Consult your doctor in case of any doubts.
What is the right way to use BFN?
Always wash your hands before (and after) using BFN. This prevents you from passing the infection from one eye to the other. Remove the cap just before using your medicine and replace it as soon as you have finished. Avoid touching the nozzle of the bottle with your fingers. Tilt your head back and gently pull down your lower eyelid with a clean finger. Hold the bottle over the eye and allow a single drop to fall into the space between your lower lid and your eye. Close your eye and gently press your finger over the inside corner of your eye (over the eyelid) for about a minute. This helps prevent the drop from draining out of the eye. Repeat in your other eye if your doctor has told you to do this.
When should I seek a doctor’s advice?
You should contact your doctor immediately if you develop abnormal sensations in the eye, eye irritation (including burning/stinging), eye pain, eye allergy, eye redness, headache, and iritis (inflammation of the colored part of your eye).
How often can I use BFN?
Instill one drop into the affected eye(s) once daily beginning 1 day prior to surgery, continued on the day of surgery, and through the first 14 days post-surgery. However, follow your doctor's instructions regarding dosage since it may vary from patient to patient.
Can I use any other eye drop along with BFN?
Always consult your doctor before using any other eye drops along with BFN. It is advisable to give a gap of atleast 5 minutes between the two medications.
What if you forget to take BFN?
If you miss a dose of BFN, use 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.
BFN Eye Drop Reviews
BFN is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat postoperative eye pain and inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract surgery.
Always wash your hands before using BFN. 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 blurred vision, increased sensitivity to light, change in color vision, decreased vision, eye pain, sore eyes, teary eye, and headache. 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.
How BFN Eye Drop Works
BFN is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by stopping the release of certain natural substances in the eye that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
How to Use BFN 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.
Benefits of BFN Eye Drop
- In Post-operative eye pain and inflammation: BFN helps relieve symptoms after an eye surgery such as pain, redness, itching, soreness, or watery eyes. The dose and duration of treatment will be decided by your doctor based on your condition. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the symptoms are completely cured and prevent them from returning.
Uses of BFN Eye Drop
- Post-operative eye pain and inflammation
BFN Eye Drop Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
BFN 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
BFN is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
BFN may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Quick Tips
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins.Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
- Your doctor has prescribed BFN for the relief of post-operative eye pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
- Use the eye drops within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Notify your doctor if you are on blood thinners or have bleeding problems.
- Usually a 4 to 6-week course may be necessary.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Bromfenac ophthalmic solution [Prescribing Information]. Tampa, FL: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated; 2014.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 158.
- Mayoclinic. Bromfenac.