Flurbiprofen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Flurbiprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Flurbiprofen ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to prevent your pupil from constricting, or narrowing, during eye surgery.

Flurbiprofen ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to flurbiprofen.

Before you receive flurbiprofen ophthalmic, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any medications, or if you have a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder or take a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin).

Do not wear any contact lens that has not been approved by your doctor.

Do not use other eye medications during treatment with flurbiprofen ophthalmic unless your doctor tells you to.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to flurbiprofen.

To make sure you can safely use flurbiprofen ophthalmic, tell your doctor if you have a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether flurbiprofen ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether flurbiprofen ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.