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Diflusap is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Eye Pain. Diflusap also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Diflusap depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Diflusap have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Diflusap are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Diflusap has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Diflusap has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Diflusap related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Diflusap are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Diflusap have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Diflusap is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Diflusap 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Diflusap safe for pregnant women?
Diflusap can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Diflusap right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Diflusap safe during breastfeeding?
Diflusap may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Diflusap on the Kidneys?
Diflusap is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Diflusap on the Liver?
Diflusap is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Diflusap on the Heart?
Using Diflusap does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diflusap unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diflusap habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Diflusap is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Diflusap will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Diflusap is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Diflusap cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Diflusap
There is no information on the effects of taking Diflusap with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diflusap
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Diflusap with alcohol will be.
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 1402
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Durezol (difluprednate)