Generic name: diclofenac (ophthalmic route) [ dye-KLOE-fen-ak-SOE-dee-um ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 22, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Voltaren
In Canada
- Vofenal
- Voltaren Ophtha
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Ophthalmologic Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Diclofenac
Chemical Class: Diclofenac
Uses for Voltaren Ophtha
Diclofenac ophthalmic (eye) solution is used to treat pain or swelling of the eye following cataract surgery. It is also used to relieve temporary pain and photophobia (oversensitivity of the eyes to light) in patients undergoing corneal refractive surgery (surgical procedure to reduce or cure certain eye or vision problems). This medicine is a topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Voltaren Ophtha
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of diclofenac eye drops in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of diclofenac eye drops in the elderly.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Wei...
