Strepsil Intensive Lozenges

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Flurbiprofen sodium is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in eye drop form that works by reducing swelling and inflammation in the eye, especially during and after eye surgery.

Is Flurbiprofen safe to take with another drug?

For eye surgery: Your doctor will usually instruct you to put 1 drop into the affected eye every 30 minutes, starting about 2 hours before surgery (usually 4 drops total). For post-surgery inflammation, the usual dose is 1 drop into the affected eye 4 times a day, as directed by your eye doctor. Wash your hands before use, tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and squeeze the drop in without touching the dropper tip to your eye.

If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule. Do not double up the drops to make up for the missed dose.

• Mild burning or stinging feeling in the eye after applying the drop
• temporary blurred vision
• slight eye redness or irritation
• watery eyes

If you are using other eye drops (e.g. glaucoma medications like timolol), wait at least 5 minutes between each drop. Flurbiprofen eye drops may increase bleeding risk if you are also taking blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin. Let your doctor know about all medications you are currently using.

Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — important in Nigeria's hot climate. Keep the bottle tightly closed after use. Keep out of reach of children. Discard the bottle 4 weeks after first opening, even if there is solution remaining.