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Voltaren Oph Soln Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Diclofenac sodium 0.1%.
Pharmacological Class
NSAID.
How Supplied
Soln—5mL
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
YES
Voltaren Oph Soln Indications
Indications
Post-op inflammation after cataract extraction. Photophobia and pain in corneal refractive surgery.
Voltaren Oph Soln Dosage and Administration
Adult
Cataract surgery: 1 drop 4 times daily beginning 24 hrs post-op for 2 weeks. Corneal refractive surgery: 1–2 drops within the hour prior to surgery, then within 15 minutes post-op, then 4 times daily for up to 3 days.
Children
Not established.
Voltaren Oph Soln Contraindications
Not Applicable
Voltaren Oph Soln Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Voltaren Oph Soln Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Bleeding tendencies. Complicated or repeat ocular surguries. Corneal defects/denervation. Ocular surface diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis. Diabetes. May delay wound healing. Monitor cornea; discontinue if corneal epithelial breakdown occurs. Should not be used by patients currently wearing soft contact lenses. Monitor refractive stability for 1 year. Pregnancy (Cat.C); avoid during late pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Voltaren Oph Soln Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Voltaren Oph Soln Interactions
Interactions
Caution with medications that prolong bleeding time. Concomitant use of topical steroids may increase potential for healing problems.
Voltaren Oph Soln Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Burning, stinging, dry eye, other ocular effects, increased bleeding (including hyphemas).
Voltaren Oph Soln Clinical Trials
See Literature
Voltaren Oph Soln Note
Not Applicable
Voltaren Oph Soln Patient Counseling
See Literature
