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What you need to know before you use NEVANAC

Do not use NEVANAC – if you are allergic to nepafenac or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) – if you are allergic to other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) – if you have experienced asthma, skin allergy, or intense inflammation in your nose when using other NSAIDs. Examples of NSAIDs are: acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, piroxicam, diclofenac. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using NEVANAC: – if you bruise easily or have bleeding problems or have had them in the past – if you have any other eye disorder (e.g. an eye infection) or if you are using other medicines in the eye (especially topical steroids) – if you have diabetes – if you have rheumatoid arthritis – if you have had repeated eye surgery within a short period of time. Avoid sunlight during treatment with NEVANAC. 2 Wearing contact lenses is not recommended after cataract surgery. Your doctor will advise you when you can use contact lenses again (see also “NEVANAC contains benzalkonium chloride”). Children and adolescents Do not give this medicine to children and adolescents below 18 years old because the safety and efficacy in this population has not been established. Other medicines and NEVANAC Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. NEVANAC can affect or be affected by other medicines you are using, including other eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma. Also tell your doctor if you are taking medicines that reduce blood clotting (warfarin) or other NSAIDs. They may increase the risk of bleeding. Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant, or might get pregnant, talk to your doctor before you use NEVANAC. Women who may become pregnant are advised to use effective contraception during NEVANAC treatment. The use of NEVANAC is not recommended during pregnancy. Do not use NEVANAC unless clearly indicated by your doctor. If you are breast-feeding, NEVANAC may pass into your milk. However, no effects on breast-fed children are anticipated. NEVANAC can be used during breast-feeding. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Driving and using machines Do not drive or use machines until your vision is clear. You may find that your vision is blurred temporarily just after using NEVANAC. NEVANAC contains benzalkonium chloride This medicine contains 0.15 mg benzalkonium chloride in each 3 ml which is equivalent to 0.05 mg/ml. The preservative in NEVANAC, benzalkonium chloride, may be absorbed by soft contact lenses and may change the colour of the contact lenses. You should remove contact lenses before using this medicine and put them back 15 minutes afterwards. Benzalkonium chloride may also cause eye irritation, especially if you have dry eyes or disorders of the cornea (the clear layer at the front of the eye). If you fe