Micronac PF Eye Drop (Nepafenac 0.1%)

Micronac PF Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to a group of medicines known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), mainly suggested to relieve eye irritation, pain, and redness after a cataract eye surgery. This medicine is also indicated to reduce the risk of macular oedema, swelling in the back of the eye after cataract surgery in patients dealing with diabetes. Patients often experience redness, itchiness, inflammation, in their eyes for a week, and these symptoms will disappear after a few weeks. Macular oedema is an eye condition that can even cause permanent loss of vision and occurs when blood vessels present in the retina’s light-sensitive part, the eye gets leaked.

Micronac PF Eye Drops 5 ml consists of Nepafenac, which blocks the action of prostaglandin H synthase (cyclooxygenase), which is an enzyme required for prostaglandin. These prostaglandins are responsible for causing pain, redness, inflammation in the eyes, so blocking prostaglandins it provides relief in painful eye conditions.

Apply Micronac PF Eye Drops 5 ml in the affected eye, starting from the day before cataract surgery to be continued on the day of surgery and after the post-operation period. This medicine needs to be applied after removing the contact lenses, at least 15 minutes before contact lenses as it is absorbed by the contact lenses and can change the colour of the lenses. Continue using this medicine as long as suggested by the doctor. Like all medications, Micronac PF Eye Drops 5 ml may cause some undesirable effects; however, not everybody gets them. The most common side effects of using Micronac PF Eye Drops 5 ml include blurred vision, vision change, reduced vision. These unpleasant side effects do not require medical attention and may go during the treatment as the body adjusts to the new medication.

Micronac PF Eye Drops 5 ml can not be used by the person who is allergic to it or has diabetes, arthritis, or a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder such as haemophilia and dry eye syndrome. Micronac PF Eye Drops 5 ml should not be used for more than 14 days after cataract surgery unless suggested by the doctor. You should avoid touching the eye dropper or placing it directly in the eye. Touching the dropper may contaminate the tip and infect the eye, leading to a serious eye problem.

Eye pain and inflammation after cataract surgery

Micronac PF Eye Drops 5 ml comes into the category of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to prevent and relieve the pain and inflammation after eye surgery (cataract). It is also used to reduce the risk of macular oedema after cataract eye surgery. Micronac PF Eye Drops 5 ml consists of Nepafenac. Micronac PF Eye Drops 5 ml block the action of prostaglandin H synthase (cyclooxygenase), which is an enzyme required for prostaglandin. These prostaglandins are responsible for causing pain, redness, inflammation in the eyes, so blocking prostaglandins provides relief in these conditions.

Micronac PF Eye Drops 5 ml should be applied in the affected eye directly starting from the first day of cataract surgery that needs to be continued on the day and after the surgery. Use this medicine `as suggested by the doctor after removing the contact lenses and wait or at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before putting the contact lenses back in the eyes. This medicine can only be used for 14 days or unless suggested by the doctor. To apply this drug, tilt your head back and then slightly make a small eye pocket in the eye. Then after one can look up and gently squeeze out a drop without touching the eye.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Along with desired effects, Micronac PF Eye Drops 5 ml may cause some undesirable effects that may pass with time as eyes are adjusting to a new medication. The more common side effects include blurred vision, change in vision, and decrease in vision. Consult with the doctor if you notice any side effects that include loss of vision, eye pain, itching of the eye, and swelling or redness of the eye.