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.

Uses

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

Warnings

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

Allergy to Fluorometholone
Upcoming cataract surgery
Eye infections
Pregnant women
Breastfeeding women
Children

Side Effects

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

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.

Overdose & Brands

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, FML–S, Loticort, Oxylone, Tobraflexm Trilcin, Ursnon