Ilevro Eye Drops are used to reduce pain and inflammation after cataract surgery. They also treat the symptoms of Ocular Pain and Inflammation.

Use Ilevro Eye Drop exactly as prescribed. Ilevro Eye Drops are usually instilled once a day, beginning one day before cataract surgery, on the day of the surgery, and for 14 days after the surgery.
Use Ilevro eye drops at around the same times every day.  To apply Ilevro Eye Drops:

• First, wash your hands using soap and water.
• Tilt your head back a little and pull the lower lid of your eye downwards to form a pocket.
• Hold the bottle upside down near your eye. Try not to touch your eye as you do this. Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anything else.
• Press the base of the bottle to release one drop into your eye.
• Close your eye for a minute or two, and press gently on the side of your nose.
• Repeat the process in your other eye if you have been told to use the drops in both eyes.

Increased Bleeding Time

With some nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, including Ilevro Eye Drops, there exists the potential for an increased bleeding time due to interference with thrombocyte aggregation. 

Delayed Healing

Topical nonsteroidal anti-in_ammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including Ilevro Eye Drops, may slow or delay healing. 

Corneal Effects

Using topical NSAIDs, Ilevro Eye Drops may result in keratitis. It may result in epithelial breakdown, corneal thinning, erosion, ulceration or perforation. These events may be sight-threatening sight-threatening.

Contact Lens Wear

Ilevro Eye Drops should not be administered using contact lenses.

Nonclinical Toxicology

Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment Of Fertility
Nepafenac has not been evaluated in long-term carcinogenicity studies.

Non-teratogenic Effects

Because of the known effects of prostaglandin biosynthesis inhibiting drugs on the fetal cardiovascular system, Ilevro Eye Drops should be avoided during late pregnancy.

Geriatric Use

No overall differences in safety and effectiveness have been observed between elderly and younger patients.

Ilevro Eye Drops may cause common side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• headache
• runny nose
• pain or pressure in the face
• nausea
• vomiting
• dry, itchy, or sticky eyes

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• red or bloody eyes
• eye pain
• feeling that something is in the eye
• sensitivity to light
• blurred or decreased vision
• seeing specks or spots
• teary eyes
• eye discharge or crusting

Ilevro Eye Drops may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while using this medication.

Are Ilevro Eye Drops supposed to burn?

Burning or stinging right after a dose is a common side effect of using Ilevro Eye Drops, but it should only last for a few minutes. Let your provider know if the burning or irritation doesn't go away.

How long can you use Ilevro Eye Drops?

Start Ilevro Eye Drops the day before cataract surgery and continues using them for two weeks after surgery. Please only take it for a longer amount of time if your provider instructs you to do so.

What side effects can Ilevro Eye Drops cause?

Ilevro Eye Drops temporarily sting or burn your eyes for 1-2 minutes when applied. Eye redness and headache may also occur.