Netafen Eye Drop

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Vaqure Remedies
Active Ingredient	Flurbiprofen (0.03% w/v) + Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (0.25% w/v)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	OPHTHAL
User Rating	4.2
User Reviews	451

FAQ

What if you forget to take Netafen?

If you miss a dose of Netafen, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Netafen Eye Drop Reviews

Netafen is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry eyes. It relieves burning and discomfort caused by dry eyes. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation.

Netafen is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after application. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid and wipe off the extra liquid. Do not use more than you need, it will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the risk of side effects.

Using the medicine may cause few common side effects such as burning sensation, irritation, and stinging. These are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Inform your doctor if they persist for a longer duration. Do not wear contact lenses while using it.

It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but let your doctor know of the other medicines you are using. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should first consult their doctors before using the medicine.

How Netafen Eye Drop Works

Netafen is a combination of two medicines: flurbiprofen and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose which relieve dry and irritated eyes. Flurbiprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that causes pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose is a lubricating formulation similar to natural tears. It provides temporary relief of burning and discomfort due to dryness of the eye.

How to Use Netafen 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 Netafen Eye Drop

In Treatment of Dry eyes: Dry eyes is a condition in which your eyes do not produce enough tears to keep them moist. It can be caused by sitting in front of the computer for a long time, certain medications or environmental conditions. Netafen adds moisture to your eyes and keeps them lubricated. This gives relief from burning sensation and discomfort due to dryness of the eyes. Netafen also helps reduce pain and swelling in the eyes. If you wear soft contact lenses, you should remove them before applying Netafen.

Uses of Netafen Eye Drop

Treatment of Dry eyes

Netafen Eye Drop Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Netafen during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

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

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Netafen during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Use it twice a day (in the morning and the evening). If your symptoms are particularly severe, your doctor may suggest you use them up to four times a day.
Netafen is prescribed to maintain necessary lubrication so your eyes don’t get dry and irritated.
Make sure to use it 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 of this medicine.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after putting the medication. This will prevent the medication from draining out. Try not to blink or rub your eye.
To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.