Florate 0.1% Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat redness and swelling in the eyes that may be due to infection or allergy. It reduces swelling, itching, and soreness after any eye injuries or eye surgery.

Florate 0.1% Eye Drop should be used in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Never use it if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Wash your hands thoroughly before applying the medicine. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. Continue using it regularly to get the most benefit from it.

Common side effects include eye irritation and increased intraocular pressure. These side effects are usually temporary and resolve with time. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a short time, do not drive or operate other machines until your vision is clear. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult with your doctor before using this medicine.

Uses of Florate Eye Drop

Redness and swelling in the eye

Benefits of Florate Eye Drop

In Redness and swelling in the eye

Florate 0.1% Eye Drop helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes due to an infection, allergy or even after an operation of the eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.

Side effects of Florate Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Florate

Eye irritation

How to use Florate Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Florate Eye Drop works

Florate 0.1% Eye Drop is a steroid. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness and swelling in the eye.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Florate 0.1% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Florate 0.1% Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Florate 0.1% Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Florate 0.1% Eye Drop to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.
Do not use Florate 0.1% Eye Drop for more than the prescribed duration as it may cause glaucoma or secondary infection.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Topical Glucocorticoids

Patient concerns

Madras eye symptoms & treatment?

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Redness, swelling pain and wateringAntibiotics along with lubricant eye drops given

Eye redness,itching and swelling

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

It could be conjunctivitis get your eye examination by doctor

Can any of these medicines (or both of these ) 1. Cefprozil 250 (taken twice a day) 2. Itrox 100 (itraconazole) Cause itching or irritation in eyes ? I am allergic to ciploz It caused swelling in my eyes a few years ago Also Are Patanjali eyedrops beneficial for dry eyes

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Anyone can be allergic to any medicine . If swelling redness along with itching present it can be allergy visit doctor for eye examination

Sever cough and cold eye swelling redness of nose and eye

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. Patient may need antibiotics and/or other prescription drugs.

FAQs

Does Florate 0.1% Eye Drop treat pink eye?

Florate 0.1% Eye Drop is used for treat inflammation of parts of conjunctiva; relives redness and itching. It must not be used for undiagnosed red eye condition. Always follow the instructions of doctor regarding its use

Is Florate 0.1% Eye Drop an antibiotic?

No, Florate 0.1% Eye Drop is not an antibiotic. Florate 0.1% Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called synthetic corticosteroid (glucocorticoid). It is used to relive inflammatory condition of the eye

Is Florate 0.1% Eye Drop a steroid?

Yes, Florate 0.1% Eye Drop is a steroid. Florate 0.1% Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called synthetic corticosteroid (glucocorticoid). It is used to relive inflammatory condition of the eye

Is Florate 0.1% Eye Drop safe?

Florate 0.1% Eye Drop is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Is Florate 0.1% Eye Drop generic?

Yes, Florate 0.1% Eye Drop is a generic name. It is available in various trade names

How does Florate 0.1% Eye Drop work?

Florate 0.1% Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines synthetic corticosteroid (glucocorticoid). Florate 0.1% Eye Drop binds to its receptors and controls the production of certain chemicals that mediate infections in the body, thereby inhibiting the inflammatory reactions (such as swelling, fibrin deposition, capillary dilatation, phagocyte migration)

What is Florate 0.1% Eye Drop ophthalmic suspension used for?

Florate 0.1% Eye Drop is used to treat inflammation of parts of conjunctiva such as the palpebral conjunctive (a clear membrane, which coats the inside of the eyelids.) and bulbar conjunctiva (a clear membrane of the eye, which covers the outer surface of the eye)

How much does Florate 0.1% Eye Drop cost?

The price of Florate 0.1% Eye Drop may vary depending upon the brand prescribed to you.Please read the instruction on the package for the correct price of the product.

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