Ns AID 5ml eye drop is an ophthalmic solution that contains Diclofenac sodium 0.1% as the active ingredient. Diclofenac sodium is a well-proven and effective topical ocular anti-inflammatory agent, especially in controlling excessive constriction of the pupil of the eye during surgery, cystoid macular oedema, postsurgical inflammation of the anterior segment, and allergic conjunctivitis. It is also effective as a short-duration treatment in pain associated with corneal erosion and photorefractive keratectomy.

Ns Aid 5 ml ophthalmic is for topical use only. Before cataract surgery, apply one drop into the affected eye up to five times during the three hours before you scheduled surgery. After surgery, your doctor may advise you to apply one drop into the affected eye for 15 to 45 minutes following surgery.

Wash your hands before application. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using your eye drops.  Do not touch the tip of the dropper against your eye or anything else to avoid contamination. The dropper must be kept clean. Pull down your eyelid with a clean finger to make space between the eyelid and your eye. Hold on the bottle close to the eye and release one drop of the medication at a time. Close your eye, do not blink, and gently press the inner corner of your eye with your fingers for two minutes. If you have been prescribed the medication for both eyes, repeat the process for your other eye. If you miss the application, try again. Be sure to wipe off the excess liquid from your face with the help of a tissue or cotton swab.

The anti-inflammatory action of Ns-AIDs, including Diclofenac sodium, may mask the onset and progression of ocular infections. In case of infection or if there is a risk of infection, appropriate treatment should be given concurrently with Ns Aid drops.

 It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Diclofenac sodium and other NSAIDs such as acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen, ketoprofen, mefenamic acid, sulindac, flurbiprofen, diflunisal, indomethacin, piroxicam, tiaprofenic acid.

Concomitant use of topical NS-AIDs such as topical Diclofenac and topical steroids in patients with pre-existing corneal inflammation is contraindicated. Before using NSAID 5 ml, tell your doctor if you have had complicated eye surgery, pre-corneal problems, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or multiple eye surgeries.

Check with your ophthalmologist if you are not getting relief or if other problems develop, such as bleeding problems and an eye infection.

Occasionally you may experience a mild to moderate burning sensation when NSAID is instilled in the eye. The symptoms usually diminish within a few days of initiating the treatment, but check with your ophthalmologist if it or any other side effect persists. Less frequently observed side effects are allergic reaction, reddening of the eye, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, abnormal vision, eye swelling, clouding of the eye surface, eye allergy, eye discharge, eyelid crushing, eye discomfort, and slower healing.