Fluorometholone ophthalmic

Generic name: Fluorometholone Ophthalmic
Dosage form: ophthalmic suspension (0.1%; 0.25%; acetate 0.1%)
Drug class: Ophthalmic steroids

Usage of Fluorometholone ophthalmic

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 side effects

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.

Before taking Fluorometholone ophthalmic

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.

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How to use Fluorometholone ophthalmic

Usual Adult Dose for Steroid Responsive Inflammatory Conditions:

Fluorometholone 0.1%/0.25% suspension: 1 drop into the conjunctival sac 2 to 4 times per dayFluorometholone acetate suspension: 1 to 2 drops instilled into the conjunctival sac(s) 4 times per dayOintment: A small amount (approximately 1.5 inch ribbon) of ointment should be applied to the conjunctival sac 1 to 3 times per dayComments:-Fluorometholone acetate: During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be safely increased to 2 drops every 2 hours.-Fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension and ointment: During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosing frequency may be increased to 1 application every 4 hours.-Withdrawal of treatment should be carried out by gradually decreasing the frequency of applications.-If signs and symptoms fail to improve after 2 days, the patient should be re-evaluated.Uses:-Treatment of corticosteroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Steroid Responsive Inflammatory Conditions:

2 years or older:Fluorometholone 0.1%/0.25% suspension: 1 drop into the conjunctival sac 2 to 4 times per dayOintment: A small amount (approximately 1.5 inch ribbon) of ointment should be applied to the conjunctival sac 1 to 3 times per dayComments:-Fluorometholone acetate: During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be safely increased to 2 drops every 2 hours.-Fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension and ointment: During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosing frequency may be increased to 1 application every 4 hours.-Withdrawal of treatment should be carried out by gradually decreasing the frequency of applications.-If signs and symptoms fail to improve after 2 days, the patient should be re-evaluated.Uses:-Treatment of corticosteroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe.

Warnings

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

What other drugs will affect Fluorometholone ophthalmic

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.

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