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FLUOROMETHOLONE

Fluorometholone is used to decrease the allergic and inflammatory reactions of the eye. It works by suppressing the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversing high capillary permeability, consequently reducing the inflammatory reactions.

Fluorometholone is prescribed to treat allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye.

Do not give this drug to people with the following conditions:

Fluorometholone may have the following side effects:

  • Increased pressure in your eye
  • Allergic reactions
  • Feeling like you have something in your eye
  • Burning, stinging, or itchy eyes
  • Redness of your eyelid
  • Eye or eyelid swelling
  • Eye discharge
  • Increased tears
  • Skin rash
  • Changes in how foods taste
  • Eye pain
  • Blurry vision

Precautions

Take extra caution in patients with the following medical conditions:

  • Glaucoma
  • History of herpes simplex, fungal or bacterial infections
  • Mustard gas keratitis and Sjogren’s keratoconjunctivitis
  • Pregnancy
  • Lactation
  • Children less than two years old

Interactions

There are no known drug interactions with fluorometholone eye drops.

If you think you have used more than the usual dosage, please seek medical help immediately.

Available Brands:

Cortilet, Delmeson, Efflumidex, Flarex, Fluaton, Flumetholon, Fluor-op, Fluormetholon,  Fluormetholone, Fluoromethalone, FML, FML Forte, FML Liquifilm, FMLS, Loticort, Oxylone, Tobraflexm Trilcin, Ursnon

 

 

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