Fluorometholone Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Fluorometholone, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Fluorometholone brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Fluorometholone Pronunciation : flewr-oh-METH-oh-lone ICD Code : Y45.9 Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Inflammatory AgentsBrand Names or Trade Names of Fluorometholone
India :
FMN (Eye) (5ml) |
LT Cin (Eye) (5ml) |
Tycin F (Eye) (5ml) |
Tobacin (E/E) (5ml) |
Flurisone (Eye) (0.1%) |
Biflace (Eye) (5 ml) |
Tozen-F (3mg/1mg) |
Biflace (0.1%w/v) |
E Flo (Eye) (5ml) |
Flomex-N (0.1%w/v /0.35%w/v)
International :
Flarex, FML Forte Liquifilm, FML Liquifilm, FML S.O.P., Fluor-Op, Eflone.
Why is Fluorometholone Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a corticosteroid, prescribed for the swelling caused by infections, injury, surgery or other conditions.When should Fluorometholone not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with viral or fungal eye infection, ocular herpes, tuberculosis, and hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Fluorometholone?
Adult: Ophthalmic- As 0.1% ointment: Apply half an inch ribbon 1-3 times/day. As 0.1% solution: Instill 1-2 drops 2-4 times/day. May increase dose to 4 hourly in severe cases during the initial 24-48 hour.How should Fluorometholone be taken?
It comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes as directed by your physician.What are the warnings and precautions for Fluorometholone?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of eye infections, recent eye surgery, cataracts, glaucoma (open-angle type), severe nearsightedness (myopia), diabetes, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Remove your contact lenses before using this medication.
• It may cause blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
♦ Avoid long term use; otherwise it may cause intraocular pressure.
What are the side effects of Fluorometholone?
♦ Eye - Increased eye pressure, eye nerve damage, cataract, eye inflammation, loss of accommodation, foreign body sensation, eye swelling, eye discharge, eye pain, eye itching and increased tears.Central Nervous System - Headache and dizziness.
