Ocuflur Eye Ointment
FDC Ltd

prescription required

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In-stock 5 gm in 1 tube
46.40
Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Ocuflur Eye Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Ocuflur Eye Ointment is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Undesirable effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue and visual disturbances are possible after taking Ocuflur Eye Ointment. This may affect your driving ability.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Ocuflur Eye Ointment should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ocuflur Eye Ointment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Ocuflur Eye Ointment is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Ocuflur Eye Ointment should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ocuflur Eye Ointment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Flurbiprofen   0.03% w/v

Uses of Ocuflur Eye Ointment
Ocuflur Eye Ointment is used in fever, headache, arthralgia, muscle pain, dental pain, post operative pain, pain during menstruation, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout.

How to use Ocuflur Eye Ointment
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Ocuflur Eye Ointment works
Ocuflur Eye Ointment is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause fever, pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Epigastric pain, Flatulence, Nausea, Vomiting, Indigestion.

Expert advice for Ocuflur Eye Ointment
It should be taken with food or milk to avoid getting an upset stomach. It can cause serious complications like stomach bleeding and kidney problems if taken for a long time. Ocuflur can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Ocuflur safe?
Ocuflur is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Ocuflur narcotic/ addictive/ does Ocuflur thin blood (work as a blood thinner)?
No, Ocuflur is not a narcotic and it is not addictive. Ocuflur has no known effects on blood thinning

Q. Is flurbiprofen stronger than ibuprofen/ like/ same as ibuprofen/ a painkiller/ Ansaid?
Flurbiprofen belongs to a group of medicines called NSAID like ibuprofen. The effects of both are comparable. Flurbiprofen is a painkiller and used to treat pain and inflammation. Ansaid is a trade name of the active medicine flurbiprofen

Q. Is Ocuflur FDA approved?
Yes, Ocuflur is FDA approved for treating pain and inflammation

Q. Is Ocuflur over-the-counter medicine?
No, Ocuflur is a prescription medicine. It will be given to you if you produce a prescription by your doctor

Q. Can I take flurbiprofen with ibuprofen/ Tylenol (paracetamol)?
Ibuprofen and paracetamol are all drugs that belong to the same group of medicines as flurbiprofen i.e. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and therefore, concomitant use of two or more NSAIDs (including aspirin) may increase the risk of adverse effects. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use, and any concomitant medication used

Q. Does Ocuflur make you sleepy or drowsy/ high/ tired/ increase blood pressure?
Yes, Ocuflur may make you feel sleepy or drowsy, tired, raise/ increase your blood pressure. It is not known if it makes one feel high. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding dosage, duration and frequency of use for Ocuflur

Q. What does Ocuflur treat?
Ocuflur belongs to a class of medicine called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), used to treat pain and inflammation

Q. Does Ocuflur affect birth control?
No, Ocuflur has no known effects on birth control

Q. Does Ocuflur have aspirin?
No, Ocuflur does not have aspirin. Ocuflur is active molecule similar to aspirin and both belong to same group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

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