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Diflurig 0.05% Eye Drop Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

DIFLUPREDNATE-0.05%W/V

Uses:

Postoperative Pain and Inflammation

Medicinal Benefits:

Diflurig 0.05% Eye Drop contains Difluprednate used to treat post-operative eye pain and inflammation. Diflurig 0.05% Eye Drop is a topical corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties and acts by inhibiting the chemicals such as prostaglandins production (chemical messengers) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy. Diflurig 0.05% Eye Drop is also used to treat post-infectious swelling and pain of the eyes, treat anterior uveitis, and inflammation that affects the front part of the eye.

FAQs

Diflurig 0.05% Eye Drop contains Difluprednate, a topical corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties. It stops the release of certain natural substances in the eye responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

The common side-effects of Diflurig 0.05% Eye Drop are red eyes, eye pain, dry eye, watery eyes, change in taste and blurred vision. These side effects are mild and temporary. In addition, it may cause inflammation of the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye),

Diflurig 0.05% Eye Drop is generally prescribed for 7 days. You should take this medicine for a duration given by your doctor. Avoid prolonged use, as it may cause cataracts (clouding of the eye) and increase the second infection risk. If you use Diflurig 0.05% Eye Drop for longer than 10 days, you may need frequent vision tests to check the pressure inside your eyes.

Avoid prolonged use, as it may cause cataracts (clouding of the eye) and also increases the risk of the second infection. Also, do not wear contact lenses while using Diflurig 0.05% Eye Drop.

Yes, Diflurig 0.05% Eye Drop is known to cause eye irritation. Diflurig 0.05% Eye Drop contains a preservative Benzalkonium chloride, which is known to cause eye irritation. If it becomes severe, please visit your doctor immediately.