Avanep Eye Drop is a pain relieving medicine used to treat pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery. It blocks and reduces the release of certain chemicals in the eye that cause pain and swelling. This makes the healing process after eye surgery more comfortable and helps the eye heal faster.

It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Uses of Avanep Eye Drop

Treatment of Post-operative eye pain and inflammation

Benefits of Avanep Eye Drop

In Treatment of Post-operative eye pain and inflammation

Avanep Eye Drop helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes after an operation of the eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.

Side effects of Avanep Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Avanep

Decreased vision
Foreign body sensation in eyes
Increased intraocular pressure
Stickiness

How to use Avanep Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Avanep Eye Drop works

Avanep Eye Drop is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) which works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling) in the eye.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Avanep Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Avanep Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Avanep Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Avanep Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of Avanep Eye Drop, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Avanep Eye Drop

₹163.4/Eye Drop

Neypac 0.1% Eye Drop

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₹183/eye drop

12% costlier

Amnac Opthalmic Suspension

Zydus Cadila

₹175.8/eye drop

8% costlier

Xinep Eye Drop

Sunways India Pvt Ltd

₹168/eye drop

3% costlier

Nepapix Eye Drop

FDC Ltd

₹199/eye drop

22% costlier

Nepachek Eye Drop

Indoco Remedies Ltd

₹193/eye drop

18% costlier

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Avanep Eye Drop for the relief of post-operative eye pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
Usually, a 4 to 6-week course may be necessary.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Notify your doctor if you are on blood thinners or have bleeding problems.
Use the eye drops within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzophenone Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Topical)

Patient concerns

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Orthopaedics

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post operative care after squint surgry

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Protect eyes from water dust, smoke. Visit your doctor regularlyNo restrictions for food

User feedback

Patients taking Avanep Eye Drop

Twice A Day

61%

Thrice A Day

26%

Once A Day

13%

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Marketer details

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Address: Alembic Road, Vadodara - 390 003, Gujarat,INDIA

Country of origin: India

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