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Fluorometholone (Ophthalmic)
Treats certain types of eye problems.Belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids
Brand Names:
FML S.O.P., Eflone, Flarex, FML Liquifilm, Fluor-OP, FML Forte Liquifilm
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to fluorometholone or other corticosteroid medicines such as hydrocortisone or dexamethasone. Do not wear contact lenses unless approved by your doctor
Uses:
Ointment, Drop
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Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
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Wash your hands before and after using the medicine.
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Shake the eye drops well just before each use.
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Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
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To use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
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To use the ointment: Hold the tip of the tube close to your eye with the other hand. Avoid touching the tip of the tube to your eye or finger. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment into the pocket between your lower lid and eyeball. Close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Wipe the tip with a clean tissue and close the tube tightly. Keep the tube tightly closed when you are not using it.
If a dose is missed:
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If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
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Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Storage:
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Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
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Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Warnings:
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
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Make sure your doctor knows if you have glaucoma, cataracts, or an eye infection.
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Regular visits to your doctor are needed while using this medicine.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Loss of vision
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Eye pain
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Severe eye irritation
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Signs of eye infection such as redness, swelling, drainage, or pus
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