Nevanac Side Effects

Generic name: nepafenac ophthalmic

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 21, 2025.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Nevanac.

Applies to nepafenac ophthalmic: ophthalmic suspension Side Effects associated with nepafenac ophthalmic. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Nevanac.

Applies to nepafenac ophthalmic: ophthalmic suspension.

Precautions

Your eye doctor will check your or your child's eyes at regular visits to make sure it is working properly and is not causing unwanted effects.

If your or your child's symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

Slow or delayed healing may occur while you or your child are using this medicine. Ask your doctor before using this medicine together with a topical corticosteroid (eg, betamethasone, hydrocortisone).

Using this medicine may increase risk of having corneal (front part of the eye) problems, including keratitis. Check with your eye doctor right away if you or your child have blurred vision, changes in vision, or eye redness, irritation, or pain while using this medicine.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant. Do not use this medicine during the later part of a pregnancy, unless your doctor tells you to.

If you hurt your eye or develop an eye infection, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it.

Do not use other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements.

Serious side effects of Nevanac

Along with its needed effects, nepafenac ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Nevanac) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking nepafenac ophthalmic:

Other side effects of Nevanac

Some side effects of nepafenac ophthalmic may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

For healthcare professionals

Applies to nepafenac ophthalmic: ophthalmic suspension.

Ocular adverse events

• Common (1% to 10%): Capsular opacity, conjunctival edema, corneal edema, dry eye, foreign body sensation in eyes, increased intraocular pressure, lid margin crusting, ocular discomfort, ocular hyperemia, ocular pain, ocular pruritus, photophobia, punctate keratitis, reduced visual acuity, sticky sensation, tearing, vitreous detachment
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Corneal epithelium defect, eye pain, eyelid margin crusting, keratitis
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Allergic conjunctivitis, blepharitis, choroidal effusion, conjunctival hyperemia, corneal deposits, eye discharge, eye irritation, eye pruritus, increased lacrimation, iritis
• Frequency not reported: Blurred vision, corneal opacity, corneal perforation, corneal scar, corneal thinning, eye swelling, impaired healing (cornea), ulcerative keratitis
• Postmarketing reports: Corneal adverse reactions, sight threatening corneal adverse reactions^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

• Common (1% to 10%): Nausea, vomiting^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Common (1% to 10%): Headache
• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Dizziness^[Ref]

Cardiovascular

• Common (1% to 10%): Hypertension
• Frequency not reported: Increased blood pressure^[Ref]

Respiratory

• Common (1% to 10%): Sinusitis^[Ref]

Dermatologic

• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Allergic dermatitis, cutis laxa, dermatochalasis^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

• Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Hypersensitivity^[Ref]

Hematologic

• Frequency not reported: Increased bleeding time^[Ref]

Other

• Frequency not reported: Delayed healing^[Ref]

See also:

Further information

Nevanac side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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