Flurbiprofen Sodium &Hydroxymethyl Cellulose Ophthalmic Solution

Trade Name :
Flurin

Composition :
Flurbiprofen Sodium IP 0.03% w/v + Hydroxymethyl Cellulose IP 0.25% w/v + Phenylmercuric Nitrate (As Preservative)0.001 % W/V

Dosage Form :
Eye Drops

Indications :
Pain and inflammation in Intra-operative Miosis
Keratitis
Scleritis
Uveitis
Allergy and Infection of eyes

Description :
Flurbiprofen eye drops are commonly used to treat pain and swelling that may follow eye surgery, particularly when a steroid eye drop cannot be used.
HPMC in Flurin helps in lubricating the eyes along with medication.
Flurbiprofen belongs to a class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Flurbiprofen works by blocking the production of a chemical in the body (prostaglandins).

Dosage instillation :
1drop 4 times a day
Inhibition of intra-operative miosis: Sometimes, the pupil of the eye gets smaller during an operation. This makes it more difficult for the surgeon to reach some areas of the eye. Some of these medicines are used to help prevent this.
One drop is instilled into the eye every 30 minutes beginning 2 hours before surgery. Prophylaxis and reduction of inflammation and associated symptoms following ocular surgery and post laser trabeculoplasty.

Pharmacological Properties :

Contraindications :
Hypersensitivity to any active ingredient or to any of the ingredients in the formula or to other NSAID.

Shelf-Life :
15 Months

Packaging Information :
5 ml round low density polyethylene bottle with a dispensing plug and white polypropylene screw cap containing 5 ml suspension.

Storage and Handling Instructions :
Do not store above 30˚C