Gotas para los ojos de diclofenaco

About diclofenac eye drops

Diclofenac belongs to a group of medicines known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). You will be prescribed the eye drops for one of the following reasons.

• Diclofenac eye drops are used short-term to relieve pain and swelling which can be caused by eye surgery (for example, cataract surgery and laser surgery).

• Diclofenac eye drops are used during eye surgery, to prevent the pupil of the eye from becoming smaller.

• Diclofenac eye drops are prescribed to relieve eye symptoms of seasonal allergies such as fiebre del heno.

Before using diclofenac eye drops

Para asegurarse de que este es el tratamiento adecuado para usted, antes de comenzar a usar las gotas para los ojos es importante que su médico sepa:

• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine. It is particularly important that you tell your doctor if you know you are allergic to an NSAID such as naproxen or ibuprofen, or if you have ever had a bad reaction to aspirin.

• Si tienes tendencia a sangrar fácilmente.

• Si sabes que tienes una infección ocular.

• Si estás embarazada o amamantando.

• Si está tomando otros medicamentos o usando otras gotas para los ojos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento o crema que se pueda comprar sin receta, así como medicamentos herbales y complementarios.

How to use diclofenac eye drops

Antes de comenzar el tratamiento, lea el prospecto impreso del fabricante que se encuentra dentro del paquete. Le proporcionará más información sobre las gotas para los ojos y también le ofrecerá una lista completa de los efectos secundarios que podría experimentar al usarlas.

Cómo usar gotas para los ojos

1. First wash your hands.

2. Remove the cap (or the tip of the unit if you are using a single-dose unit).

3. Inclina un poco la cabeza hacia atrás y tira del párpado inferior de tu ojo hacia abajo para formar un bolsillo.

4. Hold the bottle (or single-dose unit) upside down near to your eye. Try not to touch your eye as you do this.

5. Gently apply enough pressure to release one drop into your eye.

6. Cierra el ojo durante uno o dos minutos y presiona suavemente el lado de tu nariz donde la esquina de tu ojo se encuentra con tu nariz. Esto ayuda a evitar que la gota se drene y la mantiene en tu ojo.

7. Repite el proceso en tu otro ojo si te han indicado usar las gotas en ambos ojos.

8. Replace the cap (or if you are using the single-dose unit, throw it away).

Obteniendo el máximo de tu tratamiento

• Use the drops exactly as your doctor tells you to. As a guide, the usual dose is one drop four times a day. If you are having eye surgery, you will probably be asked to start using the drops before the procedure, and then to continue to use them for a few days afterwards. If you are using the drops for hay fever, continue to use them for as long as needed.

• Tenga cuidado de no tocar su ojo, dedos u otra superficie con el gotero del frasco. Esto podría contaminar las gotas que quedan en el frasco.

• If your doctor has recommended you use another eye preparation as well as these drops, then leave at least five minutes between putting in diclofenac drops and the other preparation.

• Recuerde usar las gotas a intervalos regulares y trate de no omitir ninguna dosis. Si olvida, úselas tan pronto como lo recuerde (a menos que sea casi la hora de su próxima dosis, en cuyo caso simplemente use las gotas cuando corresponda). No duplique la dosis para compensar el olvido de usar las gotas.

• Try to keep any appointments which have been booked for you with the eye clinic. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.

• There is a preservative present in bottles of diclofenac eye drops which can affect soft contact lenses, so do not wear contact lenses while you are using the drops unless your doctor has advised you otherwise. Following eye surgery, your doctor will recommend you use glasses for a time if you normally wear contact lenses.

• Al aplicarse por primera vez, las gotas para los ojos pueden hacer que tus ojos lagrimeen y, a veces, causar visión borrosa. Si esto ocurre, debería aclararse rápidamente. Asegúrate de poder ver claramente de nuevo antes de conducir o de usar herramientas o máquinas.

Can diclofenac eye drops cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the ones associated with diclofenac. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with the eye drops. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Bottles of eye drops contain preservatives which some people can develop an allergic reaction to. If your eye becomes red or inflamed after using the drops, contact your doctor for advice.

Si experimenta otros síntomas que cree que pueden deberse a las gotas para los ojos, hable con un médico o farmacéutico.

How to store diclofenac eye drops

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.

• Bottles of eye drops only keep for four weeks once the bottle has been opened. Dispose of the bottle after this time, even if there is still some solution remaining. This will help prevent the risk of eye infections. Single-dose units do not contain a preservative and should be disposed of immediately after use.

Información importante sobre todos los medicamentos