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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Nov 10, 2024 | 7:19 PM IST
BFN EYE DROPS 5ML is used to reduce eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults. It contains Bromfenac, which works by inhibiting the release of certain natural substances, such as prostaglandins in the eye, that cause pain and swelling. In some cases, you may experience mild eye irritation, headache, seeing floaters or flashes of light before the eyes, or increased sensitivity of the eyes to light. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using this medicine as it may cause discolouration of the soft contact lens.
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Micro Labs Ltd

Consume Type

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About BFN EYE DROPS 5ML

BFN EYE DROPS 5ML is used to reduce eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults. Eye inflammation after cataract surgery is a common condition in which eyes become swollen and red.  

BFN EYE DROPS 5ML contains Bromfenac, which works by inhibiting the release of certain natural substances, such as prostaglandins in the eye, that cause pain and swelling. Thus, it helps in relieving eye pain and swelling after cataract surgery.

Use BFN EYE DROPS 5ML as prescribed. BFN EYE DROPS 5ML is only for use in the eyes. Do not swallow or inject BFN EYE DROPS 5ML. Your doctor will advise you on how many drops to instil based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience mild eye irritation, headache, seeing floaters or flashes of light before the eyes, or increased sensitivity of the eyes to light. Most of these side effects of BFN EYE DROPS 5ML do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to BFN EYE DROPS 5ML or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. BFN EYE DROPS 5ML is not recommended for children. You are not advised to use BFN EYE DROPS 5ML if you are pregnant, especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy, as it may harm the unborn baby. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using BFN EYE DROPS 5ML as it may cause discolouration of the soft contact lens. You are advised to maintain a 5-minute time gap between using BFN EYE DROPS 5ML and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate BFN EYE DROPS 5ML and cause eye infections. If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, bleeding problems, dry eyes, or cornea problems, before taking BFN EYE DROPS 5ML.

Uses of BFN EYE DROPS 5ML

Treatment of Eye inflammation after cataract surgery.

Medicinal Benefits

BFN EYE DROPS 5ML contains Bromfenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (pain reliever) used to reduce eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults. BFN EYE DROPS 5ML works by inhibiting the release of certain natural substances, such as prostaglandins, in the eye that cause pain and swelling. Thus, it helps in relieving eye pain and swelling after cataract surgery.

Directions for Use

Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate BFN EYE DROPS 5ML and cause eye infections.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of BFN EYE DROPS 5ML

  • Mild eye irritation
  • Headache
  • Seeing floaters or flashes of light before the eyes
  • Increased sensitivity of eyes to light

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to BFN EYE DROPS 5ML or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. BFN EYE DROPS 5ML is not recommended for children. You are not advised to use BFN EYE DROPS 5ML if you are pregnant, especially in the last 3 months of pregnancy as it may harm an unborn baby. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using BFN EYE DROPS 5ML as it may cause discoloration of the soft contact lens. You are advised to maintain a 5 minutes time gap between using BFN EYE DROPS 5ML and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate BFN EYE DROPS 5ML and cause eye infections. If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, bleeding problems, dry eyes, or cornea problems, contact the doctor before taking BFN EYE DROPS 5ML.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug- Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, bleeding problems, dry eyes, or cornea problems, inform your doctor before using BFN EYE DROPS 5ML. 

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat Omega-3 fatty acids-rich foods such as sardines, mackerel, tuna, salmon, trout, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements.

  • Cut down your coffee intake as it may increase pressure in the eye and replace coffee with green tea.

  • Maintain a diet rich in antioxidants such as dark-green leafy vegetables, whole grains, citrus fruits, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, etc.

  • Avoid consumption of processed foods such as high-fat meats, sugary foods, dairy products, and fast foods as they may increase inflammation.

Special Advise

  • Avoid wearing contact lenses while using BFN EYE DROPS 5ML as it may cause discoloration of soft contact lenses.

  • Don't rub your eyes for at least 1 month after cataract surgery.

  • Don't use tap water for washing eyes for at least 1 week after cataract surgery. 

  • Wear sunglasses for bright light for at least 1 year. 

  • If you have signs of vision loss, pain in the eye even after using painkillers, light flashes in front of your eyes, nausea, vomiting, or excessive coughing immediately contact your eye surgeon.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cataract surgery is done to remove the natural lens of the eye that has become cloudy and replace it with an artificial lens to restore clear eyesight. Eye inflammation may occur in some patients after cataract surgery due to disruption of the blood-queous barrier, which causes the release of certain inflammatory mediators such as leukotrienes and prostaglandins. The pain, swelling and redness of the eye are normal after cataract surgery and are treated using topical corticosteroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

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Alcohol

Caution

The interaction of alcohol with BFN EYE DROPS 5ML is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with BFN EYE DROPS 5ML.

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Pregnancy

Caution

BFN EYE DROPS 5ML is a Category C pregnancy drug, so it is not recommended for use during pregnancy in the last 3 months as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant so that BFN EYE DROPS 5ML is prescribed only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

BFN EYE DROPS 5ML may be safe to use in breastfeeding mothers if it is prescribed by a doctor.

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Driving

Caution

BFN EYE DROPS 5ML may cause blurred vision for a short time immediately after using BFN EYE DROPS 5ML. So, drive only when your vision is clear after taking BFN EYE DROPS 5ML.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of BFN EYE DROPS 5ML in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

If you have any concerns regarding the use of BFN EYE DROPS 5ML in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

BFN EYE DROPS 5ML is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

27, RACE COURSE ROAD, BANGALORE-560 001, INDIA
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FAQs

BFN EYE DROPS 5ML is used to reduce eye inflammation after cataract surgery in adults.
BFN EYE DROPS 5ML contains Bromfenac that prevents the release of certain natural substances such as prostaglandins in the eye that cause pain and swelling. Thereby, helps in relieving eye pain and swelling after cataract surgery.
You are not recommended to wear contact lenses while using BFN EYE DROPS 5ML as it contains benzalkonium chloride, a preservative that changes the colour of the contact lens as it may be absorbed by a soft contact lens. Benzalkonium chloride also causes irritation in the eye especially if you have disorders of the cornea (transparent layer at the front of the eye) or dry eyes. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before applying BFN EYE DROPS 5ML and reinsert after 15 minutes of using BFN EYE DROPS 5ML. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain, stinging or abnormal sensation in the eye after using BFN EYE DROPS 5ML.
You are recommended to maintain a minimum of 10-15 minutes time gap between using BFN EYE DROPS 5ML and other eye drops. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with BFN EYE DROPS 5ML.
BFN EYE DROPS 5ML may cause temporary blurred vision. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating heavy machinery.
You are not recommended to stop using BFN EYE DROPS 5ML without consulting your doctor as it may rarely flare-up inflammatory response such as retina swelling. Therefore, use BFN EYE DROPS 5ML for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking BFN EYE DROPS 5ML, please consult your doctor.
No, BFN EYE DROPS 5ML need not be refrigerated. However, it should be stored at temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to create a pocket. Administer the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate BFN EYE DROPS 5ML and cause eye infections.
The dosing schedule is decided by your doctor. Do not use more than the recommended dose.
If you have any of the following symptoms like, headache, eye redness, eye irritation (including burning or stinging), eye pain, eye allergy, or iritis (inflammation of the coloured area of your eye), you should contact your doctor immediately.
Avoid using other topical pain relievers while using BFN EYE DROPS 5ML as it may delay healing process. You should consult your doctor before using other topical pain relieving medicine along with BFN EYE DROPS 5ML.
The common side effects of BFN EYE DROPS 5ML are blurred vision, eye pain, and eye inflammation. If any of these symptoms persist or worsen please consult your doctor.

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