Ilevro (Nepafenac)

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Ilevro (Nepafenac) Medication Information

Uses

Ilevro is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat pain and inflammation associated with cataract surgery.

Dosage

The ophthalmic suspension is available in 0.3% strength. 

Side Effects

The most common side effects of Ilevro include:

• Decreased visual acuity
• Increased eye pressure
• Sticky sensation

Speak with your doctor for a full list of side effects that apply to you if you are taking Ilevro.

Precautions

There is a risk of increased bleeding time, delayed healing, and keratitis with Ilevro use. 

Interactions

There are no significant drug interactions with Ilevro.

Speak with your doctor for more information and before starting a new medication with Ilevro. 

Storage

Store at room temperature (36-77 ºF).

Pharmacist Tips

• Ilevro can delay wound healing in the eye.
• One drop of Ilevro should be instilled in the affected eye once a day
• Ilevro should be two weeks following surgery. 

Nepafenac FAQs

How long should I use Ilevro after surgery?

Ilevro should be used for 2 weeks following surgery.

How many drops of Ilevro should I use?

Use one drop of Ilevro once a day.

What is the purpose of Ilevro?

Ilevro is used to reduce the inflammation in the eye following cataract surgery. 

What are the side effects of Ilevro?

Common side effects of Ilevro are dry eye, itchy eye, sticky eye sensation, and increased intraocular pressure. 

Is Ilevro a steroid?

Ilevro is not a steroid, it is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory. 

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Reference:

Ilevro {package insert}. Fort Worth, TX: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.; 2012.

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/203491s001lbl.pdf