Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium)

Alternate Name: Bromsite

Dosage Form: Bottle

Administration Route: Into the eye

Drug Class: Anti-Inflammatory

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 0.07 %

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma or a sulfite allergy, a bleeding disorder, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or another eye problem (such as dry eye). Tell your doctor if you had an allergic reaction to aspirin, phenylacetic acid, or another NSAID (including aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib). This medicine may cause the following problems: Increased risk for bleedingKeratitis, which can lead to cornea damageSlower healing, especially if you also use a steroid medicine Ophthalmic routeIf you hurt your eye, develop an eye infection, or need to have eye surgery, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how bromfenac works. Tell your doctor if you are using a blood thinner (including warfarin) or a steroid eye medicine (including dexamethasone or fluocinolone)., If you are using more than one eye medicine, use the medicines at least 5 minutes apart., Ophthalmic routeIf you hurt your eye, develop an eye infection, or need to have eye surgery, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.