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V Ket 0.4 % Drops

Manufactured byVarroc Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsKetorolac
Description
V Ket 0.4 % Drops is a pain-relieving medicine. It is used to treat itchiness in the eyes caused by allergies. It is also used to treat or prevent redness, pain, and swelling after eye surgery. V Ket 0.4 % Drops works by stopping the release of a chemical substance that causes swelling and allergy symptoms. V Ket 0.4 % Drops may cause some side effects such as a burning sensation or irritation in the eyes. These symptoms usually subside on their own. However, consult your doctor if these symptoms persist for a long time or become severe. V Ket 0.4 % Drops should be used as prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor if you use contact lenses. Inform your doctor if you develop an eye infection while using this medicine. V Ket 0.4 % Drops is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are using any other eye drops or have any other eye conditions. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for V Ket 0.4 % Drops

  • Blurred vision
  • Sensitivity to light
  • Eye irritation
  • Burning sensation of eyes

Uses of V Ket 0.4 % Drops

What is it prescribed for?

  • Post-operative ocular inflammation
  • Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for V Ket 0.4 % Drops to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which V Ket 0.4 % Drops remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for V Ket 0.4 % Drops.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    V Ket 0.4 % Drops is not recommended for use in pregnancy as animal studies indicate that it may harm the developing foetus. Hence, if you are pregnant, discuss with your doctor the potential risks and benefits of using this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if V Ket 0.4 % Drops passes into breastmilk. Hence, this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using V Ket 0.4 % Drops if you are allergic to this medicine. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

V Ket 0.4 % Drops is not recommended for use in pregnancy as animal studies indicate that it may harm the developing foetus. Hence, if you are pregnant, discuss with your doctor the potential risks and benefits of using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if V Ket 0.4 % Drops passes into breastmilk. Hence, this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Contact lenses

V Ket 0.4 % Drops should not be used if you are using contact lenses. Remove the contact lenses prior to the administration of this medicine and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in the eyes.

Blurred vision

V Ket 0.4 % Drops may cause temporary blurred vision. Avoid driving vehicles or operating machines until your vision has cleared.

Other medicines

Inform your doctor if you are using any other eye drops, as V Ket 0.4 % Drops may interact with them and increase the risk of undesired effects.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of V Ket 0.4 % Drops. Instill the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to compensate for the missed one.

Overdose

As V Ket 0.4 % Drops is intended for external use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not administer more than the prescribed dose. Also, ingestion of this medicine may be harmful and immediate medical attention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Dexamethasone Ophthalmic

Fluocinolone ophthalmic

Disease interactions

Asthma

Asthma is a condition in which air passage is swollen and narrowed, causing breathing difficulty. V Ket 0.4 % Drops may lead to aggravation of asthma. Hence, use this medicine with caution if you have NSAIDs-sensitive asthma (asthma that may occur due to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as Ketorolac, Aspirin, Flurbiprofen, Bromfenac, etc.).
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
V Ket 0.4 % Drops is meant for ophthalmic use only. Use this medicine as instructed by your doctor. Avoid touching the tip of the dropper against your eye or other surfaces. Close the lid of the dropper after each use to keep it clean and free from contamination. Do not wipe or rinse the dropper tip. Do not discontinue the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your symptoms. Do not give V Ket 0.4 % Drops to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. Keep the medicine away from the reach of children and pets. Ensure that the unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
V Ket 0.4 % Drops works by reducing the formation of a chemical substance in the body that is responsible for causing pain and swelling.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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