* EPIFENAC (Diclofenac sodium) 1 mg / ml Eye Drops. 5 ml sterile solution. Anti-inflammatory. * Composition: Each 1 ml contains: & & – Active ingredient: Diclofenac sodium 1 mg (0.1%). & & – Preservative: Benzalkonium chloride 0.05 mg. * Indications: & & – Treatment of post-operative and post-traumatic inflammatory conditions. & & – Prevention of intra-operative miosis during cataract extraction. & & – Prevention of post-operative cystoid macular oedema after cataract extraction. & & – Treatment of photophobia in patients who have undergone incisional refractive surgery. * Dosage and Administration: & & – Inflammatory conditions: one drop should be instilled in the affected eye(s) 4 times a day. & & – Prevention of intra-operative miosis and post-operative cystoid macular oedema: one drop & & 5 times during 3 hours prior to surgery, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, and 45 minutes postoperatively, & & then 4 times a day as long as needed. & & – Photophobia in incisional refractive surgery: one drop 1 hour prior to surgery then 1 drop & & within 15 minutes after surgery, then 1 drop 4 times a day beginning 4-6 hours after surgery & & and continued for 3 days. & & EPIFENAC should be used only during one month after opening. * Precautions: EPIFENAC should be used with caution in: & & – Pregnancy: only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk. & & – Patients taking drugs which prolong bleeding time or cause bleeding (e.g. anticoagulants). & & – Patients should avoid allowing the tip of the dispensing container to contact the eye(s) or & & surrounding structures to avoid bacterial contamination. * Contraindications: & & – Hypersensitivity to the product, acetylsalicylic acid, and to other NSAIDs. & & – Patients wearing hydrogel soft contact lenses. & & – Children; since safety and effectiveness have not been established. * To be used under medical supervision only. * Store between 15 – 25 degrees C, away from light. * Close bottle immediately after use. * Store the bottle upright. Not to be used after one month from opening. * Manufactured by: EGYPTIAN INT. PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES CO. (EIPICO.) – Egypt.