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bromfenac

Generic Prolensa
Used for Eye Inflammation, Eye Pain, Post-Surgical Care

Bromfenac, also known by its brand names Prolensa and BromSite, is an eye drop medication. It's a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that relieves eye pain and inflammation after cataract surgery. This medication is approved for adults only. The dosage is typically 1 drop into the affected eye once or twice per day, depending on the strength of the eye drop you have. Side effects are typically related to the eye and can include eye pain and blurry vision.

Reviewed by:
reviewerRobert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP
reviewerAllison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on January 7, 2025
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What is Bromfenac?

What is Bromfenac used for?

How Bromfenac works

Bromfenac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that's given as an eye drop. The medication works by blocking a protein that plays a role in causing inflammation called cyclooxygenase (COX). When bromfenac is placed into the eye, the medication helps lessen eye inflammation, pain, and swelling.

When does Bromfenac start working?Time passed since treatment started:
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Full effect
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Drug facts

Common BrandsProlensa, BromSite
Drug ClassNSAID
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusLower-cost generic available
AvailabilityPrescription only
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Side effects of Bromfenac

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Blurry vision (up to 8%)
  • Sensitivity to light (up to 8%)
  • Eye pain (up to 8%)
  • Feeling like there's something in your eye (up to 8%)
  • Inflammation in the front part (anterior chamber) of the eye (up to 8%)

Less Common Side Effects

  • Other eye irritation

Bromfenac serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Allergic reaction: hives; rash; blisters; swelling around the eye; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue; difficulty breathing
When do Bromfenac possible side effects begin and end?
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Mild burning or stinging
Sensitivity to light

Source: DailyMed

The following Bromfenac side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Blurred vision

change in color vision

decreased vision or other changes in vision

difficulty seeing at night

eye pain

red, sore eyes

sensitivity to light

tearing

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Abnormal sensation in the eye

burning or stinging of the eye

feeling of having something in the eye

headache

itching of the eyes

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Pros and cons of Bromfenac

Pros

  • Can start to feel pain relief after a day
  • Used once or twice per day, depending on eye drop strength

Cons

  • Can slow down healing and raise the risk for bleeding in the eye
  • Some strengths contain sulfites, so might not be good option for people who are allergic to sulfite
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Pharmacist tips for Bromfenac

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  • Be sure to start bromfenac a day before your cataract surgery to help keep eye pain and inflammation from the procedure low. Then after your surgery, continue to use the eye drops every day for 2 weeks.
  • Make sure you know how to place the bromfenac drops into your eye. Ask your eye specialist or pharmacist if you have any questions.
  • Wash your hands before you put bromfenac drops in your eye(s). Also don't touch the dropper tip with your hands and don't let the tip touch your eye or any other surface. This helps prevent getting germs in your eye and eye infections.
  • When you're ready, tilt your head back and look up. Gently pull your bottom eyelid down with one hand to form a pocket. With the other hand, hold the bottle upside down right above this pocket and squeeze 1 drop into the eye. Afterwards, close your eye and press a finger on the inner corner of your eye by the nose. This keeps the medication in your eye instead of into your tear duct and into the nose.
  • If you need to use more than one eye medication in the same eye, use each eye medication at least 5 minutes apart. This makes sure your eye absorbs each medication fully.
  • Take out any contact lenses in your eye(s) before you place a bromfenac drop in the eye. This medication has a preservative in it that can damage the contacts. Wait at least 10 minutes before you put your lenses back into your eye(s).
  • Keep bromfenac eye drops at a temperature between 59 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit. Protect the medication from light by placing the bottle in its box when you're not using it.
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Risks and warnings for Bromfenac

Bromfenac can cause some serious health issues. This risk may be even higher for certain groups. If this worries you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other options.

Allergic reaction

  • Risk factors: Asthma | Allergy to sulfite

Certain strengths of bromfenac can contain sulfite. Don't use bromfenac if you're allergic or sensitive to sulfites. Keep in mind that people with asthma are more likely to be sensitive to sulfite.

Let your prescriber know if you've ever had a reaction to aspirin or other NSAIDs. It's possible that you might have a similar reaction to bromfenac.

Stop using bromfenac and get medical help right away if you have an allergic reaction to the medication, including rash, hives, or swelling around the eye or face.

Slower healing

  • Risk factors: Also using steroid eye drops

Using bromfenac eye drops can slow down the healing process. You might have more problems with healing if you're also using steroid eye drops, such as prednisolone (Pred Forte) or loteprednol (Lotemax). Speak with your eye specialist if you're concerned about the progress of your healing.

Bleeding in the eye

  • Risk factors: History of bleeding problems | Taking other medications that raise your risk of bleeding

Bromfenac can raise your risk of bleeding in the eye tissue after eye surgery. Let your prescriber know if you have a history of bleeding problems or if you take any medications that can make you more likely to bleed, such as blood thinners. Call your prescriber if you notice blood spots on your eye, especially if you've just had eye surgery.

Problems in the cornea

  • Risk factors: History of problems with the cornea | Dry eye | Multiple eye surgeries | Complicated eye surgery | Rheumatoid arthritis | Diabetes | Using bromfenac for a long time

Bromfenac eye drops can cause problems in the cornea, or the outermost, clear layer of the eye. These problems can include inflammation (called keratitis), thinning, injury, or ulcers. They might affect your eyesight. Let your prescriber know if you've had cornea problems or multiple eye surgeries in the past so they can check your risk level.

Use bromfenac exactly as prescribed. Don't use it for longer than prescribed before or after surgery to minimize the risk for cornea problems. Contact your optometrist or ophthalmologist right away if you notice changes in your vision or more eye pain or discomfort.

Don't wear contact lenses when placing bromfenac drops into the eye

Bromfenac eye drops contain a preservative that can damage contact lenses. If you wear contact lenses, take them out each time before you place bromfenac drops into your eye(s). You'll need to wait at least 10 minutes before you put your contacts back in.

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Bromfenac dosage

The average cost for 1 eye dropper of 3ml of 0.07% of Bromfenac is $45.59 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 88.03% off the average retail price of $380.99.
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DosageQuantityPrice as low asPrice per unit
1.7ml of 0.09%1 eye dropper$39.81$39.81
3ml of 0.07%1 eye dropper$45.59$45.59
5ml of 0.075%1 eye dropper$70.80$70.80

Typical dosage for Bromfenac

  • Bromfenac 0.07% (Prolensa) and bromfenac 0.09%: The typical dose is 1 drop into the affected eye once a day, starting the day before surgery and continuing for 2 weeks after the surgery.

  • Bromfenac 0.075% (BromSite): The typical dose is 1 drop into the affected eye twice per day, starting the day before surgery and continuing for 2 weeks after the surgery.

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Interactions between Bromfenac and other drugs

Bromfenac may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Bromfenac. Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

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What are alternatives to Bromfenac?

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References

Best studies we found

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited. (2023). Bromfenac solution/ drops [package insert]. DailyMed.

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. (2024). Sulfite and sulfa drugs.

Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. (2024). Bromfenac ophthalmic solution- bromfenac sodium solution/ drops [package insert]. DailyMed.

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