Generic name: flurbiprofen ophthalmic [ FLUR-bi-PROE-fen ]
Brand name: Ocufen
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution (0.03%)
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents
What is flurbiprofen ophthalmic?
Flurbiprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).
Flurbiprofen ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to keep your pupils from constricting, or narrowing, during eye surgery.
Flurbiprofen ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this flurbiprofen if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder; or
asthma; or
a severe reaction of sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, or wheezing after taking aspirin or another NSAID (aspirin, ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen, Advil, Motrin, Aleve, and others).
It is not known if flurbiprofen will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
