Ocufen Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Ocufen may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Ocufen - for the Consumer

Ocufen Drops

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Ocufen Drops:

Sensitivity of the eyes to light; temporary burning, irritation, itching, pain, redness, stinging, or swelling of the eye.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bleeding of the eye; sensitivity to light; severe burning, irritation, itching, redness, stinging, or swelling of the eye; vision changes.

Ocufen Side Effects - for the Professional

Ocufen

Transient burning and stinging upon instillation and other minor symptoms of ocular irritation have been reported with the use of Ocufen® ophthalmic solution. Other adverse reactions reported with the use of Ocufen® ophthalmic solution include: fibrosis, miosis, and mydriasis.

Increased bleeding tendency of ocular tissues in conjunction with ocular surgery has also been reported.

Side Effects by Body System

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included transient burning, discomfort, or stinging upon instillation in approximately 15% of patients. Local itching or foreign body sensation, fibrosis, miosis, mydriasis, tearing, dull pain, photophobia, follicular conjunctivitis, and increased bleeding tendency with ocular surgery have also been reported. Topical flurbiprofen may slow corneal wound healing. Some data indicate slightly greater postoperative intraocular pressures associated with flurbiprofen relative to placebo.

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