{"id":34167,"date":"2022-11-18T09:37:34","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T09:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=34167"},"modified":"2023-01-31T18:24:46","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T18:24:46","slug":"yellox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/yellox\/","title":{"rendered":"Yellox &#8211; Bromfenac Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Yellox 0.9 mg\/ml&nbsp;Eye Drops, Bromfenac Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Yellox Is, And What Is Yellox Eye Drops Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yellox eye drops contain bromfenac and belong to a group of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0).\u00a0It works by blocking certain substances that cause\u00a0inflammation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yellox is used to reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/eye-inflammation-in-children\/\">eye inflammation<\/a> after cataract surgery in adults.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Using Yellox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to bromfenac or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you have developed\u00a0asthma, skin <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/insect-allergy\/\">allergy<\/a>, or severe\u00a0nose inflammation when using other\u00a0NSAIDs.\u00a0Examples of\u00a0NSAIDs\u00a0are:\u00a0acetylsalicylic acid\u00a0,\u00a0ibuprofen\u00a0,\u00a0ketoprofen\u00a0,\u00a0diclofenac\u00a0.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you use local\u00a0steroids\u00a0(eg\u00a0cortisone\u00a0), this can cause unwanted\u00a0side effects.<\/li><li>If you have bleeding problems (e.g.\u00a0haemophilia) or have had them in the past, or if you are taking other medicines that can prolong bleeding time (e.g.\u00a0warfarin, clopidogrel,\u00a0aspirin\u00a0).<\/li><li>If you have eye problems (eg dry eyes, corneal problems).<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0diabetes.<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0chronic\u00a0rheumatoid arthritis.<\/li><li>If you have had repeated eye operations in a short period.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of contact lenses is not recommended after cataract surgery.&nbsp;Therefore, do not wear contact lenses while you are using Yellox.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Yellox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children And Young People<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yellox eye drops should not be used in children and adolescents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, And Fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using Yellox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These eye drops should not be used during the last three months of pregnancy.\u00a0Doctors may prescribe this medicine during pregnancy if the expected benefit to the mother exceeds the possible risk to the baby.\u00a0Eye drops can be prescribed to nursing mothers and have no significant effect on\u00a0fertility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving Ability And Use Of Machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After using this eye drop, you may experience blurred vision for a short time.\u00a0If you get blurred vision while instilling Yellox, do not drive or operate machinery until you see clearly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yellox Contains Benzalkonium Chloride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Benzalkonium chloride<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>This medicine contains 0.00185 mg per drop, corresponding to 0.05 mg\/ml.<\/li><li>Benzalkonium chloride can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and can discolour the contact lenses.\u00a0Remove contact lenses before using the medicine and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back in.<\/li><li>Benzalkonium chloride can irritate the eyes, especially if you have dry eyes or problems with the cornea (the clear membrane at the front of the eye).\u00a0If you feel irritation, tingling, or <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a> in the eye after using the medicine, consult a doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Use Yellox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always use this medicine as directed by your doctor.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li><strong>Dose<\/strong><ul><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0is one drop of Yellox in the affected eye(s) twice daily (morning and evening).\u00a0Do not use more than one drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily.<\/li><li>Start using the drops the day after cataract surgery.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Administration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yellox should be used in the eyes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash your hands before using the eye drops.<\/li><li>Sit in a comfortable and stable position.<\/li><li>Unscrew the bottle cap.<\/li><li>Hold the bottle upside down between your thumb and fingers.<\/li><li>Tilt your head back.<\/li><li>Pull down your lower eyelid with a clean finger.<\/li><li>Place the tip of the bottle close to the eye.<\/li><li>Do not touch the eye or eyelid, surrounding areas, or other surfaces with the dropper.<\/li><li>Gently press the bottle to release a drop of Yellox.<\/li><li>Close the bottle cap tightly immediately after use.<\/li><li>Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use other&nbsp;eye drops, wait at least five minutes after using Yellox before using the other drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Processing time:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue with the drops for the first two weeks after surgery.\u00a0Do not use Yellox for longer than 2 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Have Used Too Much Yellox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rinse out the eye with warm water.\u00a0Do not instil more drops until it is time for the next regular\u00a0dose.\u00a0If you accidentally swallow Yellox, drink a glass of water or other liquid to dilute the medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Use Yellox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a single&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as soon as you remember.&nbsp;If it is almost time for the next&nbsp;dose, skip the missed&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Continue with the next regularly scheduled&nbsp;dose.&nbsp;Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a missed&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Using Yellox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop using Yellox without talking to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In rare cases, when you stop taking Yellox, you may have a flare-up of an&nbsp;inflammatory&nbsp;reaction, e.g.&nbsp;in the form of swelling of the retina due to the cataract surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Yellox Eye Drops Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine can cause side effects like all medicines, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your doctor immediately if you experience reduced or blurred vision the week after treatment has stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your doctor immediately if you notice the following\u00a0side effects\u00a0while using the drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon\u00a0side effects\u00a0(may affect up to 1 in 100 users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A sensation of having a foreign object in the eye<ul><li>Redness\u00a0and\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the eye<\/li><li>Damage and\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the surface of the eye<\/li><li>Watery eyes<\/li><li>Itching, irritation or pain in the eye<\/li><li>Swelling or bleeding in the eyelid, reduced vision due to\u00a0inflammation, dots or spots moving in front of the eyes or reduced vision, which may indicate bleeding or damage to the back of the eye (retina)<\/li><li>Discomfort in the eye<\/li><li>Sensitivity to light<\/li><li>Reduced or blurred vision<\/li><li>Swelling of the face<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cough-in-children\/\">Cough<\/a><\/li><li>Nosebleed or runny nose<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare\u00a0side effects\u00a0(may occur in 1 in 1000 users)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Damage to the eye surface<\/li><li>Eye redness<\/li><li>Asthma<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Yellox Should Be Stored<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Use before the expiry date stated on the bottle or carton after &#8220;EXP&#8221;.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Store at a maximum of 25 \u00b0C.<\/li><li>Discard the bottle 4 weeks after opening to prevent\u00a0infection, even if there is a solution left.\u00a0Write the date of opening on the carton label in the space provided.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is bromfenac.&nbsp;One ml of solution contains 0.9 mg bromfenac (as sodium sesquihydrate).&nbsp;One drop contains approximately 33 micrograms of bromfenac.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are boric acid, borax, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/advagraf\/\">anhydrous<\/a> sodium sulfite (E221), benzalkonium chloride (see section 2), tyloxapol, povidone (K30), disodium edetate, water for injections, sodium hydroxide (to maintain normal acidity).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance And Package Sizes Of The Medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yellox is a clear Yellox liquid (solution) supplied in a package containing a 5 ml plastic bottle with a screw cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bausch Health Ireland Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3013 Lake Drive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citywest Business Campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin 24, D24PPT3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr.&nbsp;Gerhard Mann<br>Chem.-pharm.&nbsp;Fabrik GmbH<br>Brunsb\u00fctteler Damm 165\/173<br>13581 Berlin<br>Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adults use Yellox to minimise ocular irritation after cataract 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