Voltaren Drops MedFacts

Voltaren Drops

Voltaren Drops is used for:

Treating pain, redness, swelling, and sensitivity to light, which are symptoms related to certain eye surgeries. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Voltaren Drops is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by reducing chemicals in the body that cause pain and inflammation.

Do NOT use Voltaren Drops if:

• you are allergic to any of the ingredients contained in Voltaren Drops
• you have ever had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, dizziness) to another NSAID (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib) or aspirin

Contact your health care provider as soon as possible if any of the above applies to you.

Consider before using Voltaren Drops

Medical Conditions

Some medical conditions may interact with Voltaren Drops. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of the medical conditions below applies to you:

• if you are either pregnant or planning to become pregnant
• if you are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any medicine (either prescription or nonprescription), herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you are allergic to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have bleeding or clotting problems or you are taking medicine that prolongs bleeding times (eg, warfarin, heparin)
• if you have dry eye problems, diabetes, or rheumatoid arthritis

Drugs Interaction

There are medicines that may interact with Voltaren Drops. Inform your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, in particular any from the list below:

• Topical corticosteroids for the eye (eg, dexamethasone) because the eye may not be able to heal well

This is not a full list of all interactions that may occur. Clarify with your health care provider whether Voltaren Drops may interact with other medicines you take. Also, consult your health care provider in advance if you are going to start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Voltaren Drops Usage Guidelines

You should use Voltaren Drops as recommended by your doctor. Read the medicine's label for precise dosing instructions.

• Voltaren Drops is only for the eye. Do not get it in your nose or mouth.
• To use Voltaren Drops in the eye, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eyelid for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean, dry tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.
• To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including the eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
• Wait at least 5 minutes after using Voltaren Drops before using another medicine in the eye.
• Do not wear contact lenses while you are using Voltaren Drops. Take care of your contact lenses as directed by the manufacturer. Check with your doctor before you use them. The one exception is use of a bandage hydrogel soft contact lens during the first 3 days after refractive surgery. Use of hard contact lenses is not recommended.
• If you miss a dose of Voltaren Drops, use it as soon as you get it remembered. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, ignore the missed one and get back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Clarify with your health care provider any issues you may have about usage of Voltaren Drops.

Important safety information on voltaren

• Voltaren Drops may cause dizziness or blurred vision. There effects may be worsened when this medicine is taken with aclohol or other medicines. Use Voltaren Drops with caution. Refrain from driving or performing other possibly dangerous activities until you know how you react to it.
• Voltaren Drops has diclofenac in it. Before you start any new medicine, check the label to see if it has diclofenac or another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) medicine in it too. If it does or if you are not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Voltaren Drops should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Voltaren Drops while you are pregnant. It is not known if Voltaren Drops is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Voltaren Drops.

Side effects may be caused by Voltaren Drops

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Consult your doctor if any of the most COMMON side effects from the list below persist or start bothering you:

Burning or stinging; discharge; eye redness, irritation, or itching.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred or distorted vision; eye infection; eyelid swelling or redness; sensitivity to glare or light.

It sholud be noted, that this is not a full list of possible side effects. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center ( http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Voltaren Drops at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C), in the original container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Voltaren Drops out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions on Voltaren Drops, please consult your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
• Voltaren Drops is supposed to be used only by the patient it is prescribed to. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or even become worse, inform your doctor.

This article is a summary only, and it does not provide all the information about Voltaren Drops. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.