Megabrom Eye Drop 5 ml (Bromfenac)

SKU

CMS1407

USA Brand Name

Xibrom

Strength

5ml

Generic Name

Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v)

Manufacturer

Sun Pharmaceutical, India

## Megabrom Eye Drops 5 Ml (Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v))

## What Is The Generic Name For Megabrom:

Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v) is the generic version for Megabrom

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Megabrom Eye Drops 5 Ml (Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v)):

Xibrom

## About Megabrom Eye Drops (Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v)):

Megabrom Eye Drops 5 ml contains active ingredients, Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v), which is used to treat Eye pain and inflammation or associated symptoms of eye surgery. You can find this prescription based medicine at any of the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## Dosage Form:

Eye Drops

## Manufacturer :

Sun Pharmaceuticals (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Megabrom Eye Drops.

## Strength :

Megabrom Eye Drops contain Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v) in a 5 ml vial/bottle which may be available in the various strengths and other substitutes at all the leading online pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Megabrom Eye Drops 5 Ml (Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v)):

It is used in the treatment of:

Eye Pain

Eye Inflammation or related symptoms with eye surgery

## How Megabrom Eye Drops 5 Ml (Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v)) Works:

Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v) are the main contents present in Megabrom Eye drop which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by stopping the release of certain natural substances in the eyes that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness, itching, and swelling).

## Before You Use Megabrom Eye Drops 5 Ml (Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v)):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to it

You are not using contact lenses

You told your doctor about your Pre-existing disease, Surgeries, Medications, food supplements, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Megabrom Eye Drops 5 Ml (Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v)):

you should avoid:

Using Contact Lenses 15 min prior to or after its use

Driving or any other important activity as it may cause blurred vision for sometime

Taking Medicines without prescriptions

The use of another eye drop within 5-15 min of its use

## When Not To Use Megabrom Eye Drops 5 Ml (Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v)):

You should avoid using this eye drops if:

You have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

You are using contact lenses

Your symptoms persist even after using this medication

Have gone through any Eye Surgery or have any eye injury or wounds or bleeding problems.

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Are Allergic to it or its contents

Are taking other medicines for an eye only

You are using contact lenses

Have gone through any Eye Surgery

Have any bleeding problems

Have infections like Viral and bacterial infections

Are having an inflammation which is getting worse even after using this Eye Drops

## Dosage :

Megabrom Eye Drops are used to treat Pain and Inflammation of the eyes. Always discuss with your doctor for the frequency and dosage and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.

You are advised to take Megabrom eye drops at a fixed time, preferably in the morning and evening time or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use contact lenses while using eye drops.

## How Much Of The Megabrom Eye Drops 5 Ml (Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v)) to Be Used:

You are always advised to follow your doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Megabrom Eye Drops. It is better to take one drop each eye twice a day or as per your instructed schedule.

## How To Take The Megabrom Eye Drops 5 Ml (Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v)):

Megabrom eye drops can be taken by holding the vial over the eye without touching the tip to the eyelid. Then, squeezing the vial gently and pour a drop of the medicine inside the lower eyelid and keep the eye closed and put pressure on the corner of the eye (near to your nose) for 1 min.  Wipe off the extra Liquid with a Clean/ Tissue.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Megabrom Eye Drops 5 Ml (Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v))

Use it regularly only as long as your doctor has suggested but make sure to finish the course even if your symptom goes prior.

Do not use it for a longer period than prescribed. Prolonged usage may cause severe reactions like Keratitis, Epithelial Breakdown, Corneal Thinning/ Erosion/Ulceration or perforations. You should be careful while using it.

## Overdose :

Rinse your eyes thoroughly in case if you have any irritation, pain or stinging feeling in your eyes. In case of severe symptoms of inflammation contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearby emergency medical centers.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of the Eye Drops should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose you missed if it is the time for the next dose. Do not take multiple doses next time to make up the missed dose.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Megabrom Eye Drops 5 Ml (Bromfenac (0.09% w/v), Benzalkonium Chloride (0.01% w/v)):

Stinging in Eyes

Itching/Irritation

Blurred Vision

Eye pain

Increased production of tears

Eye redness

Keratitis

Epithelial Breakdown

Corneal Thinning/ Erosion/Ulceration

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Megabrom may interact with other eye medications and may produce some side effects or may not work properly. Inform your doctor, if you are using other eye drops or other medicines so that a well-planned medication regimen can be followed. It may react with Dexomethasone or any other steroidal medicine.

## Warning And Precaution:

Megabrom Eye Drops 5 ml should be used very cautiously in:

Hypersensitivity/Allergy

Eye Surgeries

Glaucoma/ Cataract

Eye disorders or inflammation

Discuss all health issues with your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment.

## Things To Remember:

Do not touch the tip of the eye drops while using it and use it within a month once opened

Do not use this medication for any other eye problems like any bacterial infection.

You may feel Stinging in your eyes for 1-2 min but it is common. If this sensation persists for longer, then talk to your doctor.

Do not participate in physical activities that require proper and clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely as your vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable

Keep a gap of 5 min between the administrations of two eye drops if you are using more than one eye drops at the same time

Clean your hands and eyes before using the Eye Drops. Try to keep it contamination-free.

Keep it away from your children

Always ask your doctor if you have any confusion related to the dose, frequency, and strength of the medication

## Indications:

Use this eye drops as long as your doctor has suggested using it. Also, do not stop using it in between the course even if you are getting better effects.

## Storage :

Store the eye drops at a cool temperature in a clean and dry place. Do not freeze it.