Ipfexin Eye Drops (Diclofenac Sodium)

Adult use

1. During cataract surgery - Preoperative: 1 drop, 5 times over 3 hours - Immediately post-op: 1 drop, 3 times - Maintenance therapy: 1 drop, 3-5 times a day depending on symptoms for varying durations. 2. For treatment of anterior segment inflammation 1 drop, 4-5 times a day Adjust dosage appropriately according to symptoms.

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to its components or who have experienced asthma, itching, or acute rhinitis symptoms after using other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like acetylsalicylic acid. Especially, pregnant women after the 6th month should not be treated with this medication. Additionally, patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should use this medication carefully, as asthma attacks or symptoms like hives may occur. Using this medication may delay wound healing, and rarely, symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, asthma exacerbation, itching, and acute rhinitis may occur. Temporary pain, dryness, redness, blurred vision, keratitis, flushing, photosensitivity, and other side effects in the eyes may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms appear, use should be immediately discontinued and a doctor consulted. Particularly, the risk of corneal ulcers or perforation exists, so if there are any abnormalities in the cornea, immediately discontinue use and seek appropriate treatment. This medication cannot be used while wearing contact lenses, so it is recommended to remove the lenses before instillation and wait 15 minutes before reapplying. After instillation, vision may be temporarily blurred, so it is advisable to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. This medication may mask eye infections, so it must be used with appropriate treatment in cases where there is a risk of infection. It may interfere with blood coagulation, so patients with a risk of bleeding or those who have difficulty stopping a hemorrhage should be cautious when using this medication. When using multiple eye drops, they should be administered at least 5 minutes apart, and it is recommended to close the eyes or occlude the nasolacrimal duct after administration to reduce systemic absorption. This medication contains benzalkonium chloride as a preservative, which can discolor soft contact lenses or cause eye inflammation. In the early and mid-stages of pregnancy, it should only be used for the minimum duration and dosage when absolutely necessary, and it should not be used after 6 months of pregnancy. In breastfeeding cases, it is safer to avoid use considering the effects on the infant. Safety for children has not been established, so it should be used cautiously in this population. This medication is for ophthalmic use only and should be applied carefully to avoid direct contact with the eye. After use, always close the cap and complete the use within 1 month after opening; any remaining contents should be discarded. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, in a cool and dry place.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (including eyelid edema), itching (including severe allergic symptoms), difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress and asthma exacerbation, severe swelling accompanied by elevated blood pressure, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, significant swelling or urinary abnormalities

Mild side effects

Delay in wound healing, nausea, vomiting, temporary pain (burning or irritation), dryness, redness, pupillary dilation symptoms post-surgery, superficial keratitis, corneal erosion, temporary blurred vision, flushing, photosensitivity, keratitis (punctate), mild to moderate ocular irritation, ocular itching immediately after instillation, ocular redness, blurred vision, punctate keratitis, ulcerative keratitis, thinning of the cornea, corneal epithelial defect, corneal edema, conjunctival hyperemia, allergic

This medication should be stored in a well-closed container that is air-tight. Additionally, it should be kept away from direct sunlight and at a cool temperature below 10 degrees Celsius. Both the domestic and export products should adhere to these conditions, and it is especially important for the domestic product to be stored in light-blocking containers.

Appearance

(For Domestic Use) Clear solution that is colorless to pale yellow in a transparent container for eye drops. (For Export) This product is a colorless to pale yellow clear solution contained in a transparent to translucent container.

Package unit

5 milliliters/bottle