Nepatak Eye Drop

Nepatak Eye Drop is a prescription eye drop that contains nepafenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), in the strength listed on the package. It is used in the eye to help reduce pain and swelling caused by inflammation, especially after eye surgery such as cataract surgery. Nepatak Eye Drop works locally in the eye, which helps target inflammation where it is needed. Because it is an ophthalmic NSAID, it is meant for short-term use under an eye doctor’s guidance.

How it works: After you place Nepatak Eye Drop in the eye, nepafenac is converted into an active form that blocks substances in the eye that cause pain and swelling. This helps calm inflammation right where the problem is, without treating the whole body.

Nepatak Eye Drop is the only strength/form of this brand listed here, so the labeled bottle strength is the exact one your doctor is choosing when they prescribe it. Eye-drop nepafenac is typically selected when a local anti-inflammatory effect is needed in the eye rather than a medicine taken by mouth. Its effect is designed for eye use, and the doctor may choose this formulation based on your surgery, healing plan, and overall eye health.

• Relief of eye pain after surgery
• Reduction of postoperative eye inflammation
• Help with swelling in the eye after cataract surgery
• Doctor-directed short-term ophthalmic anti-inflammatory treatment

• Use Nepatak Eye Drop exactly as your eye doctor tells you, and only in the affected eye(s).
• Wash your hands before and after using the bottle.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and ask your doctor when to put them back in.
• If you use other eye medicines, separate them by at least 5 minutes unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Do not use more often or for longer than prescribed, even if the eye still feels irritated.

The labeled dose in each bottle is nepafenac eye drop, but the exact amount you place in the eye and how often you use it depend on your prescription and the reason it was prescribed. For ophthalmic nepafenac, doctors commonly direct use once daily or as otherwise instructed around eye surgery, and they will decide the total treatment length. Do not change the dosing schedule on your own, even if symptoms improve quickly.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Nepafenac may include:

• Temporary eye irritation or burning after instillation
• Eye pain or discomfort
• Blurred vision for a short time after use
• Itchy or watery eyes
• Redness of the eye
• Foreign-body sensation in the eye

• Use Nepatak Eye Drop only in the eye; do not swallow it.
• Tell your doctor if you have asthma, aspirin sensitivity, or reactions to other NSAIDs.
• Use caution if you have had cornea problems, dry eye, or repeated eye surgeries.
• Do not wear contact lenses unless your eye doctor says it is safe.
• Temporary blurred vision can happen after the drop; do not drive until your vision is clear.
• Tell your surgeon or eye doctor about all medicines you use before and after eye procedures.
• If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether this eye NSAID is appropriate.

• Other NSAID eye drops or anti-inflammatory eye medicines
• Aspirin and other oral NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Blood thinners such as warfarin, apixaban, or rivaroxaban
• Other eye drops used around the same time if not spaced apart correctly

Store Nepatak Eye Drop in the original box at room temperature, keep the bottle tightly closed, and protect it from contamination and freezing.