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Profen Eye Drop is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Other than this, Profen Eye Drop has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Profen Eye Drop depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Profen Eye Drop can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Profen Eye Drop normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Profen Eye Drop's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Profen Eye Drop related warnings talks about Profen Eye Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Profen Eye Drop can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Profen Eye Drop in conditions like Asthma, Kidney Disease, Stomach Infection. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Profen Eye Drop contraindications section.
Additionally, Profen Eye Drop may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Profen Eye Drop, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Profen Eye Drop is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Profen Eye Drop safe for pregnant women?
Profen shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Profen Eye Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Profen. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Profen Eye Drop on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Profen on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Profen Eye Drop on the Liver?
Profen may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Profen Eye Drop on the Heart?
There may be severe side effects of Profen on your heart. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
Profen Eye Drop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Profen Eye Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Profen Eye Drop habit forming or addictive?
Profen Eye Drop is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Profen Eye Drop since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Profen Eye Drop is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Profen Eye Drop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Profen Eye Drop
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Profen Eye Drop with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Profen Eye Drop
Taking Profen Eye Drop with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ansaid (flurbiprofen)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 200,201
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1404