The Basics
What is Bromfenac?
Ophthalmic (eye) solution used to treat pain or swelling of the eye following cataract surgery.
Brand names for Bromfenac
Bromday, Prolensa, Xibrom
How Bromfenac is classified
Analgesic Agents, Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Agents
Bromfenac During Pregnancy
Bromfenac pregnancy category
Category N/ANote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Bromfenac while pregnant
N/A
Taking Bromfenac While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Bromfenac?
Limited data indicate that milk levels of bromfenac are low with the usual oral dosage, but milk levels have not been measured after higher injectable dosages. Use caution when using bromfenac in nursing mothers, especially with the injectable drug. Maternal use of bromfenac eye drops would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
Maternal / infant drug levels
Limited data indicate that milk levels of bromfenac are low with the usual oral dosage, but milk levels have not been measured after higher injectable dosages. Use caution when using bromfenac in nursing mothers, especially with the injectable drug. Maternal use of bromfenac eye drops would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
Possible effects of Bromfenac on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Bromfenac
(Ophthalmic) Ketorolac.
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/None listed
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