Pronunciation: BROME-fen-ak
Generic Name: Bromfenac
Brand Name: Examples include Bromday and Xibrom
Bromday is used for:
Treating eye pain and swelling in patients who have recently had surgery to remove cataracts. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Bromday is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) eye drop. It works by blocking the production of prostaglandin, a substance that causes inflammation (redness, swelling, irritation).
Do NOT use Bromday if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Bromday
- you are in late pregnancy
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Bromday:
Some medical conditions may interact with Bromday. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, difficulty breathing, dizziness) to sulfites, aspirin or any medicine containing aspirin, an NSAID (eg, ibuprofen), or a phenylacetic acid derivative
- if you have asthma, diabetes, bleeding problems, or rheumatoid arthritis
- if you have other eye problems (eg, dry eye syndrome, cornea problems), have had complicated eye surgery, or have had repeated eye surgeries within a short period of time
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Bromday. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) or heparin because the risk of bleeding may be increased
- Corticosteroids (eg, prednisolone) because healing may be slowed or delayed
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Bromday may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Bromday:
Use Bromday as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- To use Bromday, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.
- To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
- Do not wear contact lenses while you are using Bromday. Sterilize contact lenses according to the manufacturer's directions and check with your doctor before using them.
- If you are using another medicine that you put in your eye, use Bromday at least 5 minutes before or after using the other medicine.
- If you miss a dose of Bromday, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Bromday.
Important safety information:
- Do not exceed the recommended dose or use Bromday for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- If your symptoms do not improve within 14 days or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your doctor if you have an eye wound or irritation that does not heal.
- Bromday contains sulfites, which can cause allergic reactions in certain individuals. Asthma patients may be at higher risk of these allergic reactions. If you have previously had allergic reactions to sulfites, contact your doctor or pharmacist before using Bromday.
- Bromday should be used with caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years of age; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Bromday may cause harm to the fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Bromday while you are pregnant. Avoid use of Bromday during late pregnancy. It is not known if Bromday is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Bromday, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Bromday:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Eye burning, irritation, itching, pain, redness, stinging, or swelling; headache; unusual feeling in the eye.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe eye burning, irritation, itching, redness, stinging, or swelling; unusual bleeding of the eye; vision changes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Bromday side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Bromday:
Store Bromday between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Bromday out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Bromday, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Bromday is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Bromday. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Bromday resources
- Bromday Side Effects (in more detail)
- Bromday Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Bromday Drug Interactions
- Bromday Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Bromday - Add your own review/rating
- Bromday Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Bromday Consumer Overview
- Bromday Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Xibrom Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Xibrom Consumer Overview
- Xibrom Monograph (AHFS DI)
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