Reducing eye pain and burning/stinging following certain surgeries. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Acular LS drops is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It works by blocking the production of prostaglandin, a substance that causes pain, burning, or stinging.
Important safety information:
Acular LS drops may cause blurred vision. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks unless you can see clearly.
Do NOT use more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor. Using Acular LS drops more than 24 hours before eye surgery or for more than 14 days after eye surgery may increase the risk of certain eye problems. Some of these could be serious. Talk with your doctor if you have questions.
If your symptoms do not get better within a few days or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
Tell your doctor if you have a tendency to bleed easily.
If you injure your eye, develop an eye infection, or need to have eye surgery, contact your doctor right away. You will need to discuss the continued use of Acular LS drops.
Acular LS drops should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 3 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Avoid using Acular LS drops late in pregnancy. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Acular LS drops while you are pregnant. It is not known if Acular LS drops is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Acular LS drops, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Acular LS drops side effects
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:
Headache; temporary stinging and burning of the eye while applying.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); pain, irritation, redness, swelling, or persistent stinging or burning of the eyes; unusual bleeding; vision changes (eg, blurred vision).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Can Acular LS drops be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Acular LS drops?
Some medical conditions may interact with Acular LS drops. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have had a severe allergic reaction to aspirin or an NSAID (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib)
if you have other eye problems, have an abnormal cornea or disease affecting the surface of the eye (eg, dry eye syndrome), or you had complicated eye surgery or repeated eye surgery within a short period of time
if you have asthma, bleeding problems, diabetes, nasal polyps, or rheumatoid arthritis
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Acular LS drops. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aspirin, heparin, or NSAIDs (eg, ibuprofen) because the risk of bleeding may be increased
Topical corticosteroids for the eye (eg, dexamethasone) because they may slow or delay the healing of the eye
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Acular LS drops may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Acular LS drops?
Use Acular LS drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Acular LS drops is only for the eye. Do not get it in your nose or mouth.
To use Acular LS 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. 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.
If you will be using Acular LS drops to treat both eyes after surgery, do not use the same bottle for both eyes. Doing so may increase the risk of passing an infection from one eye to the other.
If you are using other eye medicines, wait at least 5 minutes before applying them to the eye.
Do not wear contact lenses while you are using Acular LS drops. Take care of your contact lenses as directed by the manufacturer. Check with your doctor before you use them.
Do not use Acular LS drops if it is discolored.
If you miss a dose of Acular LS drops and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Acular LS drops.
Can Acular LS drops be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Acular LS drops be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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