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Nepafenac is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Nepafenac have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Nepafenac depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Nepafenac is used to treat the following -
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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nepafenac is used -
Mild
Is the use of Nepafenac safe for pregnant women?
Nepafenac can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Nepafenac right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Nepafenac safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Nepafenac on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Nepafenac will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Nepafenac on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Nepafenac on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nepafenac on the Liver?
Nepafenac is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Nepafenac on the Heart?
Nepafenac has very mild side effects on the heart.
Nepafenac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nepafenac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nepafenac habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Nepafenac has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Nepafenac will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Nepafenac is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Nepafenac cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Nepafenac
Taking Nepafenac with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nepafenac
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Nepafenac.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1404
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Nevanac® (nepafenac)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Ilevro® (nepafenac)