Ilevro (Nepafenac) - Uses, Side Effects, and More

Who should not use Ilevro?

Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not use Ilevro.

• Nepafenac
• Ilevro
• Any other medicine known as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
• Any of the ingredients in the specific product dispensed

Your pharmacist can tell you all of the ingredients in Ilevro.

What should I know about Ilevro before using it?

Do not use Ilevro unless it has been prescribed to you by a health care provider. Use it as prescribed.

Do not share Ilevro with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them.

Keep Ilevro out of the reach of children.

Ilevro is an eye drop medicine. Make sure that you or a caregiver understands how to properly administer eye drops. If you have any questions, talk to your health care provider.

Shake Ilevro before each use.

If you use more than one eye medicine, administer them at least 5 minutes apart. Ask your health care provider if you are unsure when to use your eye medicines.

Eye infections may occur if the Ilevro eye drop container gets contaminated with bacteria or other germs. In some cases, eye infections may become severe and lead to vision loss. To help prevent eye infections, be careful not to let the tip of the eye drop container touch your eye, fingers, or any other surfaces. Wash your hands before each use. Tell your health care provider right away if you have an eye infection, eye injury, vision changes, or need eye surgery. Symptoms of an eye infection may include pink or itchy eye, blurry vision, eye discharge, swollen eyelids, and fever.

It is not recommended to use the same bottle of Ilevro for both eyes. If you have cataract surgery on your other eye, use a new bottle of Ilevro. Contact your health care provider if you have questions about this. 

Ilevro may cause slow or delayed healing, especially when used with corticosteroid eye drops. Keep all appointments following cataract surgery so that your health care provider can check how well your eye is healing. 

Do not wear contact lenses during your treatment with Ilevro. If you usually wear contact lenses, ask your health care provider about when you can start using them again.

What should I tell my health care provider before using Ilevro?

Tell your health care provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them know if Ilevro is right for you.

In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following.

Current and Past Health Conditions. Tell your health care provider if you have any of the following.

• Bleeding disorder
• Eye surgeries, especially if you’ve had problems with eye surgeries or multiple eye surgeries within a short time period
• Problems with your cornea (the clear layer that covers the front of the eye) or eye surface, such as dry eye syndrome
• Diabetes mellitus
• Rheumatoid arthritis

Other Medicines and Supplements. Ilevro may interact with other medicines and supplements. Before using Ilevro, tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. See the Interactions section for more details.

Pregnancy. It is not known if or how Ilevro could affect pregnancy or harm a fetus. Tell your health care provider if you are or plan to become pregnant.

Breastfeeding. It is not known if Ilevro passes into breast milk. Tell your health care provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your health care provider will let you know if you should use Ilevro while breastfeeding.

How can I get more information about Ilevro?

For more information about Ilevro, you can visit the drugmaker's website at www.ilevrohcp.com or call them at 833-442-7769.