FML Eye Eye Drop
Fluorometholone 0.1 % Eye prep
0.1% w/v
Allergan India Pvt. Ltd.
| Pack size | 5ml |
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| Retail Price | 168.35 NPR |
Indications
FML Eye Eye Drop is used for:
Allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye
Adult Dose
Adults:
Instill 1-2 drops into conjunctival sac 2-3 times daily.
Dose may be increased to 1 drop hourly during first 24-48 hr.
Child Dose
Children (above 2 years of age):
Instill 1-2 drops into conjunctival sac 2-3 times daily.
Dose may be increased to 1 drop hourly during first 24-48 hr.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), Vaccinia and Varicella, mycobacterial eye infection, ocular fungal infections, untreated eye infections; hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Glaucoma (check intraocular pressure periodically), history of herpes simplex fungal or bacterial infections. Not to be used in mustard gas keratitis and Sjogren's keratoconjunctivitis. May cause corneal and scleral thinning which may lead to perforation in serious cases. Use of steroids after cataract surgery may prolong healing time and increase bleb formation. Pregnancy, lactation; children <2 yr.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Fluorometholone 0.1 % Eye prep :
Mild burning sensation, reversible increase in intra ocular pressure (IOP), reactive hyperemia/rebound effect, cataract & corneal defects, glaucoma, systemic effects (chronic use).
Mechanism of Action
Fluorometholone suppresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability thus decreasing inflammation.
Note
FML Eye 0.1% w/v Eye Drop manufactured by Allergan India Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Fluorometholone 0.1 % Eye prep. FML Eye is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on FML Eye Eye Drop is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.