Ilevro Ophthalmic Suspension

PMCAdmin — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:27:56 +0000

Ilevro Ophthalmic Suspension – Nepafenac 0.3% by Novartis

Ilevro from Novartis is a sterile Nepafenac 0.3% w/v ophthalmic suspension in a 3 ml bottle, used to control pain and inflammation after cataract surgery. Nepafenac is an NSAID, and it is worth knowing that it is a prodrug: what goes into the eye is inactive, and the tissues of the cornea and retina convert it into amfenac, the active anti-inflammatory. That conversion happens where the inflammation is, which is why nepafenac penetrates to the back of the eye better than most topical NSAIDs and is valued for preventing the macular swelling that can blur vision weeks after otherwise successful surgery. The 0.3% strength is the once-daily formulation – three times the concentration of the 0.1% version, so one drop a day replaces three. Being steroid-free, it does not raise eye pressure. Bottle of 3 ml.

Key Features

Nepafenac 0.3% w/v sterile ophthalmic suspension
Once-daily dosing – three times the strength of the 0.1% version
A prodrug activated by eye tissue, so it reaches the back of the eye well
Steroid-free, so it does not raise eye pressure
Bottle of 3 ml from Novartis India Ltd.

Composition

Nepafenac – 0.3% w/v
Sterile ophthalmic suspension. Refer to the enclosed insert for the complete formula

Uses & Benefits

Controls pain and inflammation after cataract surgery
Reduces the risk of macular swelling that can blur vision after surgery
A steroid-free anti-inflammatory, so it does not raise eye pressure
The 0.3% strength allows once-daily dosing rather than three times a day
Also used for inflammation after other eye procedures as prescribed
Sterile single-bottle course for the post-operative period

Directions for Use

Shake the bottle well before every use – this is a suspension, and the drug settles to the bottom
Wash your hands, tilt your head back, pull the lower lid down and instil one drop as prescribed
Do not touch the dropper tip to your eye or any surface – that contaminates the whole bottle
Complete the full course your ophthalmologist sets, usually starting the day before surgery and continuing for weeks after
Leave at least five minutes between this and any other eye drop. Remove contact lenses before use

Precautions

Nepafenac is an NSAID, and prolonged use can damage the cornea. Report any eye pain, blurring or a gritty sensation that worsens rather than improves – do not simply continue the drops
Patients with diabetes, dry eye, rheumatoid arthritis, repeated eye surgery or a damaged corneal surface are at higher risk and need closer monitoring
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to aspirin or other NSAIDs, or have asthma triggered by them
NSAID eye drops can slow healing and prolong bleeding – your surgeon takes this into account
Brief stinging, blurring and a foreign-body sensation after instilling are common. Wait until vision clears before driving
Contains benzalkonium chloride, which soft contact lenses absorb. For external ophthalmic use only, never inject

Storage

Do not store above 25°C and protect from light, as printed on the pack
Keep the bottle tightly closed and upright
Use within 4 weeks after opening the container, as the pack directs. Keep out of sight and reach of children

Disclaimer

Prescription medicine – the pack states it is to be sold by retail on the prescription of an Ophthalmologist only. This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Nepafenac eye drops must be used only for the period your eye surgeon specifies.

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Relivion Eye Drop

Joyce Bhatia — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:27:56 +0000

Relivion Eye Drop – Micronised Nepafenac 0.3% by AICE

Relivion Eye Drop from AICE Health Care contains Nepafenac IP 0.3% w/v, sterile and micronised, in a 3 ml suspension, manufactured by Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals. The word micronised on the label is doing real work here. Nepafenac barely dissolves in water, so it is delivered as a suspension of solid particles rather than a solution – and particle size then governs how evenly those particles disperse when you shake the bottle, how comfortable the drop feels, and how readily the drug dissolves into the tear film to be absorbed. Finer particles mean a more uniform dose from the first drop to the last. Nepafenac itself is a prodrug, converted by eye tissue into amfenac, which blocks the prostaglandins that cause pain and swelling after cataract surgery. Bottle of 3 ml.