Fluorometholone

Fluorometholone ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine used to treat eye inflammation caused by surgery , injury, or other conditions. Fluorometholone ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Fluorometholone ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine used to treat eye inflammation caused by surgery , injury, or other conditions. Fluorometholone ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use fluorometholone if you are allergic to it, or if you have any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection of the eye (including herpes). Tell your doctor if you have ever had: glaucoma ; or cataracts. It is not known whether fluorometholone ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine. Fluorometholone ophthalmic should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Fluorometholone ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: pain behind your eyes, sudden vision changes; slow healing after your eye surgery; eye pain, tunnel vision, or seeing halos around lights; or signs of new eye infection , such as swelling, draining, or crusting of your eyes. Common side effects of fluorometholone ophthalmic may include: mild stinging or burning in your eyes; feeling like something is in your eye; red or puffy eyelids; blurred vision; or drooping eyelids. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

You should not use fluorometholone ophthalmic if you have any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection of the eye (including herpes).

You should not use fluorometholone ophthalmic if you have any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection of the eye (including herpes).

0.1 to 0.25 %w/v (0.18 (0.175)) 12 hourly Ophthalmic — If needed, frequency may be increased to 4 times/day.

0.1 % (0.1 (0.1)) As recommended. Opthalmic — As Required

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Medicine used in the eyes is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .

Eye Susp Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.