What is Fluorometholone ophthalmic?
The steroid fluorometholone ophthalmic is used to treat inflammation of the eye caused by surgery or other conditions. This medication guide does not list all possible uses of fluorometholone.
Side effects of Fluorometholone ophthalmic
If you experience any of the following signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing and facial or throat swelling - seek medical assistance immediately!
Fluorometholone can cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Pain behind your eyes, sudden vision changes;
- Slow healing after eye surgery
- Eye pain, tunnel vision, or seeing halos around light
- Signs of new eye infections include swelling, drainage, or crusting.
Fluorometholone may cause the following side effects:
- You may experience mild burning or stinging in your eyes.
- Feeling like there is something in your eye
- Red or puffy eyelids
- Blurred vision
- Drooping eyelids.
There may be other side effects.Call your physician immediately if experiencing side effects; contact the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 if reporting such reactions directly.
Warnings
Fluorometholone Ophthalmic should not be used if you suffer from any type of bacterial infection, fungal infection, or virus (including herpes).
Before you take this drug
Fluorometholone should not be used if the user is allergic to it or has any kind of eye infection (including herpes), whether bacterial, viral, fungal, or fungus-related.
Inform your doctor immediately of any of the following conditions:
- Glaucoma;
The safety of fluorometholone eye drops for unborn babies is unknown. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant. This medicine should not be used while breastfeeding. It is not recommended to give fluorometholone eye drops to children younger than two years of age.
How to take Fluorometholone ophthalmic?
Read all instructions or guides that come with your medication and follow all instructions on the label. Follow the directions on the label. Before using eye medications, wash your hands. Before each use, shake the eye drops well. Use the eye drops by tilting your head slightly back and pulling down your lower eyelid. Squeeze a few drops into the pocket created by holding the dropper over the eye. Close your eyes for one or two minutes to relax your eyes and soothe any tension or stress that has built up over time. Only use the prescribed number of drops. Use eye drops only when wearing soft lenses. Fluorometholone Ophthalmic contains a preservative that could permanently stain lenses.Take your medication at least 15 minutes prior to inserting contacts.Apply the ointment by pulling down your lower eyelid and tilting your head slightly back. In this pocket, squeeze a small ribbon of ointment out of the tube. Keep your eye closed for a minute or two after you blink gently. Utilise a tissue to wipe away any extra ointment that has built up..
Avoid touching the tip of an eye dropper, ointment, or tube directly or placing it on your eye. The tip of a contaminated tube can cause serious vision problems. If your symptoms don't improve after two days of treatment, call your physician immediately. You may need to have frequent vision tests if you take this medication for more than 10 days. At room temperature and away from moisture or heat, keep tube or bottle tightly sealed when not being used. Do not abruptly discontinue taking this medication without first consulting with a doctor regarding dosage instructions.
Details on dosage
Adult dose for Steroid-Responsive Inflammatory Condition:
Fluorometholone suspension: 0.1%–0.25%: 1 drop in the conjunctival sac, 2–4 drops per day.
Fluorometholone Acetate Suspension: 1 to 2 drops infused into the conjunctival sac (s) four times per day
Ointment: Apply a small amount of ointment (about 1.5-inch ribbons) to the conjunctival sac between 1 and 3 times per day.
Comments:
Fluorometholone Acetate: The dosage can be safely increased to 2 drops per 2 hours during the first 24 to 48-hour period.
Fluorometholone eye suspension or ointment can be applied every four hours during the first 24 to 48-hour period.
The frequency of applications should be gradually reduced.
If signs and symptoms do not improve within 2 days, a re-evaluation of the patient is recommended.
Uses:
Corticosteroid-responsive inflammation affecting palpebral and bulbar conjunctivas, corneas, and anterior segment of globe is treated by administering corticosteroids to these areas.
The usual pediatric dose for steroid-responsive inflammation is:
Two years old or older
Fluorometholone suspension: 0.1%–0.25%: 1 drop in the conjunctival sac, 2–4 drops per day.
Ointment: Apply a small amount of ointment (approximately a 1.5-inch ribbon) to the conjunctival sac between 1 and 3 times per day.
Comments:
Fluorometholone Acetate: The dosage can be safely increased to 2 drops per 2 hours during the first 24 to 48-hour period.
Fluorometholone eye suspension or ointment can be applied every four hours during the first 24 to 48-hour period.
The frequency of applications should be gradually reduced.
If signs and symptoms do not improve within 2 days, a re-evaluation of the patient is recommended.
Uses:
Corticosteroid-responsive inflammation affecting palpebral and bulbar conjunctivas, corneas, and anterior segment of globe is treated by administering corticosteroids to these areas.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If it is close to time for your next dose, omit any missed ones and don't wait. Never take two doses of the same medicine at once.
What happens if I overdose?
Overdoses of fluorometholone are not dangerous.Should someone accidentally consume medication, seek immediate medical assistance immediately or call Poison Help immediately at 1-800-222-1222 for support
What should be avoided?
Avoid driving and doing any activity that requires clear vision. For a brief period, your vision may be blurred. You should not give fluorometholone to another person, even if you both have the same symptoms.
Interaction with other drug
Other drugs you take shouldn't interfere with the medicine prescribed to treat your eyes; however, various prescriptions interact. Therefore it's wise to notify your healthcare provider of all medicines you are currently taking.
