Nevanac Eye Drops are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that treat eye pain, redness, and swelling in patients recovering from cataract surgery. It stops the production of certain natural substances that cause pain and swelling.

Nevanac Eye Drops is a suspension (liquid) to instill in the eyes. It is usually instilled three times a day, beginning one day before cataract surgery, on the day of the surgery, and for 14 days after the surgery. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.

To use the Nevanac eye drops, follow these steps:

• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
• Check the dropper tip to ensure it is not chipped or cracked.
• Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anything else; eye drops and droppers must be kept clean.
• While tilting your head back, pull down the lower lid of your eye with your index finger to form a pocket.
• Hold the dropper (tip down) with the other hand as close to the eye as possible without touching it.
• Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against your face.
• While looking up, gently squeeze the dropper so that a single drop falls into the pocket made by the lower eyelid. Remove your index finger from the lower eyelid.
• Close your eye for 2 to 3 minutes and tip your head down as though looking at the floor. Try not to blink or squeeze your eyelids.
• Place a finger on the tear duct and apply gentle pressure.
• Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a tissue.
• If you are to use more than one drop in the same eye, wait at least 5 minutes before instilling the next drop.
• Replace and tighten the cap on the dropper bottle. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip.
• Wash your hands to remove any medication.

Before using Nevanac Eye Drops,

• You should not use Nevanac if you are allergic to nepafenac.

To make sure Nevanac is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have the following:

• diabetes;
• dry eye syndrome;
• An allergy to any other eye drops;
• arthritis; or
• a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder, such as hemophilia.

Nevanac Eye Drops may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• headache
• runny nose
• pain or pressure in the face
• nausea
• vomiting
• dry, itchy, or sticky eyes

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• red or bloody eyes
• eye pain
• feeling that something is in the eye
• sensitivity to light
• blurred or decreased vision
• seeing specks or spots
• teary eyes
• eye discharge or crusting

Nevanac eye drops may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication.

Why is Nevanac Eye Drops prescribed?
Nevanac Eye Drops are a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It reduces pain and inflammation in the eyes.

Nevanac Eye Drops are used to reduce pain and swelling after cataract surgery.

How long can you use Nevanac Eye Drops?

Start Nevanac Eye Drops the day before cataract surgery and continues using them for two weeks after surgery. Please don't take it for a longer amount of time unless your provider instructs you to do so.

Is Nevanac Eye Drops supposed to burn?

Burning or stinging right after a dose is a common side effect of using Nevanac Eye Drops, but it should only last for a few minutes. Let your provider know if the burning or irritation doesn't go away.