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Voltaren Ophthalmic (Diclofenac Sodium Ophthalmic) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Voltaren Ophthalmic is indicated for the treatment of postoperative inflammation in patients who have undergone cataract extraction and for the temporary relief of pain and photophobia in patients undergoing corneal refractive surgery.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Cataract Surgery:    One drop of Voltaren Ophthalmic should be applied to the affected eye, 4 times daily beginning 24 hours after cataract surgery and continuing throughout the first 2 weeks of the post operative period.

Corneal Refractive Surgery:    One or two drops of Voltaren Ophthalmic should be applied to the operative eye within the hour prior to corneal refractive surgery. Within 15 minutes after surgery, one or two drops should be applied to the operative eye and continued 4 times daily for up to 3 days.

HOW SUPPLIED

Voltaren Ophthalmic 0.1% (1 mg/mL) Sterile Solution is supplied in a low density polyethylene (LDPE) white bottle with a LDPE Dropper Tip and Polypropylene grey closure. The 2.5 mL fill is supplied in a 7.5 mL size bottle. The 5.0 mL fill is supplied in a 10.0 mL size bottle.

Bottles of 2.5 mL                           NDC 58768-100-02

Bottles of 5 mL                             NDC 58768-100-05

Store at 15°C to 25°C (59° to 77°F).

Dispense in original, unopened container only.

Printed in Canada

Made in Canada. Manufactured for:

Novartis Ophthalmics, Duluth, Georgia 30097

CS 665635G                              September, 2003

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