Suprofen (1 brand name, 1 dosage form, 1 route)
Available dosage forms: SOLUTION/DROPS.
Routes of administration: OPHTHALMIC.
Brand Names
- PROFENAL
Indications and Usage
PROFENAL Ophthalmic Solution is indicated for inhibition of intraoperative miosis.
Dosage and Administration
On the day of surgery, instill two drops into the conjunctival sac at three, two and one hour prior to surgery. Two drops may be instilled into the conjunctival sac every four hours, while awake, the day preceding surgery.
Contraindications
PROFENAL is contraindicated in epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis) and in individuals hypersensitive to any component of the medication.
Drug Interactions
Clinical studies with acetylcholine chloride revealed no interference, and there is no known pharmacological basis for such an interaction. However, with other topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory products, there have been reports that acetylcholine chloride and carbachol have been ineffective when used in patients treated with these agents.Interaction of PROFENAL with other topical ophthalmic medications has not been fully investigated.
Overdosage
Overdosage will not ordinarily cause acute problems. If accidentally ingested, drink fluids to dilute.