Ocular allergy/inflammation:
Indications for ACULAR:
Ocular itch due to seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. Post-op inflammation after cataract extraction.
Adults and Children:
<2yrs: not established. ≥2yrs: 1 drop 4 times daily. Post-op: begin 24hrs post-op and continue for 2 weeks.
ACULAR Warnings/Precautions:
Do not administer while wearing contacts. Bleeding tendencies. Complicated or repeat ocular surgeries. Corneal defects/denervation. Ocular surface diseases. Diabetes. Rheumatoid arthritis. May delay wound healing. Monitor cornea; discontinue if corneal epithelial breakdown occurs. Hypersensitivity to aspirin. History of asthma. Pregnancy (Cat.C): avoid in late pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
See Also:
ACULAR Classification:
NSAID.
ACULAR Interactions:
May potentiate oral anticoagulants.
Adverse Reactions:
Transient stinging, burning, conjunctival hyperemia, corneal infiltrates, headache, ocular edema, ocular pain/inflammation/irritation, superficial keratitis or infections, allergic reactions, increased ocular bleeding (including hyphemas).
How Supplied:
Soln (5mL)—1
