Ocular allergy/inflammation:
Indications for: ACULAR LS
Ocular pain and burning/stinging after corneal refractive surgery.
Adults and Children:
<3yrs: not established. ≥3yrs: 1 drop 4 times daily as needed for up to 4 days post-op.
ACULAR LS Warnings/Precautions:
Do not administer while wearing contacts. Risk of contamination (avoid contact with tip of the bottle). Bleeding tendencies. Complicated or repeat ocular surgeries. Corneal defects/denervation. Ocular surface diseases. Diabetes. Rheumatoid arthritis. May delay wound healing. Monitor cornea; discontinue immediately if corneal epithelial breakdown occurs. Hypersensitivity to aspirin. History of asthma. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
See Also:
ACULAR LS Classification:
NSAID.
ACULAR LS Interactions:
Concomitant topical steroids may increase risk of healing problems. May potentiate oral anticoagulants.
Adverse Reactions:
Transient stinging/burning, conjunctival hyperemia, corneal infiltrates, headache, ocular edema, ocular pain; ocular inflammation/irritation, superficial keratitis or infections, allergic reactions, increased ocular bleeding (including hyphemas).
Generic Drug Availability:
YES
How Supplied:
Soln (5mL)—1
