Okugesk, 0.1% Eye Drops, Anti-inflammatory - 5 ml

Product Name

• Okugesk, 0.1% Eye Drops, Anti-inflammatory - 5 ml

Scientific name

• Diclofenac sodium 0.1% eye drops

Okugesk eye drops belong to

• anti-inflammatory eye drops

How to use diclofenac sodium 0.1% eye drops

• Diclofenac belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

Medical uses of Okugesic eye drops

• This medication is used to treat swelling (inflammation) of the eye after cataract surgery. It is also used after another type of eye surgery (keratoconus refractive surgery) to temporarily relieve eye pain and sensitivity to light.

How to use Okugesic eye drops

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Tilt your head back, look up, and pull down your lower eyelid. Hold the dropper directly over your eye and place one drop into your eye. Look down and gently close your eyes for one to two minutes.
• Doses may be changed under special circumstances, so always follow your doctor or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more medicine than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital immediately.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a missed dose.

Side effects of Okugesic eye drops

• Although the following side effects are not common to everyone, some patients may experience:
• Burning in the eyes for 1 to 2 minutes and temporary blurred vision may occur when this medication is applied. Watery eyes may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Using Okogesic eye drops during pregnancy and breastfeeding

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the potential risks and benefits of using this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Warnings and precautions while using Okogesic eye drops

• Before using diclofenac, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to aspirin or other NSAIDs (such as ibuprofen, celecoxib); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as polyoxyethyl castor oil found in some brands), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: aspirin-sensitive asthma (a history of worsening breathing with runny/stuffy nose after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs), other types of asthma, growths in the nose (nasal polyps), bleeding or clotting problems, other eye problems (such as cornea problems, dry eye syndrome, previous eye surgeries), diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis.

How to store Okugesic eye drops

• Store below 25°C.
• Don't cool down
• After opening, the drops are safe for use in the eyes for 28 days. After that, using the drops can cause serious eye damage as bacteria may have entered the eye.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Must be stored in the original container to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the carton/blister/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

For more information about Diclofenac Sodium 0.1% Eye Drops

• Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
• Or by visiting:
• SFDA
• WebMD