This medication is a corticosteroid, prescribed for the swelling caused by infections, injury, surgery or other conditions.
Fluorometholone stops or lowers irritation and swelling.
Adult: Ophthalmic- As 0.1% ointment: Apply half an inch ribbon 1-3 timesday. As 0.1% solution: Instill 1-2 drops 2-4 timesday. May increase dose to 4 hourly in severe cases during the initial 24-48 hour. It comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes as directed by your physician.
Bad taste in your mouth. More eye pressure. A wound that does not heal.
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
If you have an allergy to fluorometholone or any other part of this drug. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have herpes, viral, or yeast infections of the eye.
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Feeling very tired, weak, or touchy; trembling; having a fast heartbeat, confusion, sweating, or dizziness if you missed a dose or recently stopped this drug. Sudden change in eyesight, eye pain, or irritation. Any rash. Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Avoid Alcohol
Store at or below 25°C.
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Eye Corticosteroids
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