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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Voltaren Ophthalmic®?
It is a type of drug called a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). (Nonsteroidal means it doesn't contain steroids, and anti-inflammatory means it reduces swelling). Voltaren Ophthalmic comes in eye drop form. Its active ingredient is called diclofenac sodium.
What does Voltaren Ophthalmic look like?
It comes in a white bottle with a dropper tip and a gray cap.
When was Voltaren Ophthalmic approved?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Voltaren Ophthalmic on March 28, 1991.
In what strengths is Voltaren Ophthalmic available?
It is available as a 0.1% solution (1 mg/mL) in plastic bottles containing 2.5 and 5 mL.
How should Voltaren Ophthalmic be stored?
Store at room temperature, between 59-86°(15-30°C). Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
What is Voltaren Ophthalmic used to treat?
It is used to treat the inflammation after cataract surgery. It is also used for the temporary relief of pain and sensitivity to light in patients undergoing corneal refractive surgery.
How do I take Voltaren Ophthalmic?
Voltaren Ophthalmic is taken as an eye drop.
Always check with your own doctor, but typically the dosing is as follows:
- For cataract surgery: One drop applied to the affected eye, 4 times daily beginning 24 hours after cataract surgery and continuing throughout the first 2 weeks after surgery.
- For corneal refractive surgery: One or two drops applied to the eye that will be operated on within the hour prior to surgery. Within 15 minutes after surgery, 1 or 2 drops should be applied to that eye and continued 4 times daily for up to 3 days.
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Caution: To prevent contaminating the dropper tip and solution, care should be taken not to touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip of the bottle. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. |
How do I administer Voltaren Ophthalmic?
- Tilt your head back and look upward
- Use your finger to gently press the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, then pull the lower eyelid from the eye to make a space.
- Hold the dropper above your eye and squeeze one drop into this space.
- Let go of your eyelid and close your eye gently.
- Blot around your eyes to remove any excess.
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Caution: To prevent contaminating the dropper tip and solution, care should be taken not to touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip of the bottle. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use. |
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose of this medication, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose.
Does Voltaren Ophthalmic contain latex, gelatin or gluten?
It contains no latex, gelatin, or gluten.
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