Nepakon Eye Drops 5 ml comes into the category of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to prevent and relieve the pain and inflammation after eye surgery (cataract). It is also used to reduce the risk of macular oedema after cataract eye surgery. Nepakon Eye Drops 5 ml consists of Nepafenac. Nepakon Eye Drops 5 ml block the action of prostaglandin H synthase (cyclooxygenase), which is an enzyme required for prostaglandin. These prostaglandins are responsible for causing pain, redness, inflammation in the eyes, so blocking prostaglandins provides relief in these conditions.

FAQs

By mistake, sometimes I touch the tip of the dropper of Nepakon Eye Drops 5 ml, so is it will affect my eyes?

Yes, a contaminated dropper can cause serious infections in the eye that may even lead to lead to serious vision problems. A person should avoid touching the tip of the Nepakon Eye Drops 5 ml dropper or if touched then they need to use a new dropper.

Who can not use Nepakon Eye Drops 5 ml?

To make sure if this medicine is safe for you, do not use this medicine if you have diabetes, dry eye syndrome, an allergy to any other eye drops, arthritis, a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder, such as hemophilia.

My eyesight is weak and if using contact lenses, so can I use Nepakon Eye Drops 5 ml while wearing lenses?

No, you can not use Nepakon Eye Drops 5 ml while wearing the contact lenses as firstly you need to remove them and then can drop the medicine in the eye. This medicine contains a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses so one should wait for at least 15 minutes after applying for medicine before putting back their contact lenses.

Is it safe to use Nepakon Eye Drops 5 ml for more than 14 days?

You should not use this medicine for longer than 14 days after having cataract surgery unless suggested by the doctor.

I am already using eye drops for glaucoma, so can I use Nepakon Eye Drops 5 ml?

Yes, one can keep using this medicine for the treatment of glaucoma while a person should use only the eye medications that their doctor has prescribed.