Xibrom
Generic name:bromfenac (ophthalmic) [ BROM-fen-ak ]
Brand names: Bromday, Prolensa, Xibrom
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 25, 2022.
The Xibrom brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is Xibrom?
Xibrom is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
Xibrom is used to treat swelling and pain caused by cataract surgery.
Xibrom may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before using Xibrom, tell your doctor if you have asthma, diabetes, arthritis, dry eye syndrome, a bleeding disorder, if you have had more than one eye surgery recently, or if you have an allergy to sulfites, aspirin, or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Xibrom is usually given as 1 drop in each affected eye twice daily for 14 days, starting 24 hours after your surgery.
Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully. Do not use this medication for more than the number of days your doctor has recommended. Using a steroid eye drop too long can increase your risk of serious side effects that may damage your vision. Stop using Xibrom and call your doctor at once if you have any change in your vision, eye redness or bleeding, eye pain or swelling, severe eye discomfort, increased tears, increased sensitivity to light, feeling like something is in your eye, or slow healing after your eye surgery. Do not use Xibrom while wearing contact lenses.
Before using Xibrom
You should not use Xibrom if you are allergic to bromfenac.
To make sure Xibrom is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
asthma or sulfite allergy;
diabetes;
rheumatoid arthritis;
dry eye syndrome;
an allergy to aspirin or other NSAIDs;
a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder; or
more than one eye surgery in a short period of time.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Xibrom will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether bromfenac passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
