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FML NEO Liquifilm

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Product introduction

FML NEO Liquifilm is a medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.

FML NEO Liquifilm is to be used only in the affected eye. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed in the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.
Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

Uses of FML NEO Eye Drop

  • Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

Benefits of FML NEO Eye Drop

In Treatment of Bacterial eye infections

FML NEO Liquifilm is used to treat bacterial infection of the eyes such as conjunctivitis or pink eye. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes. Use it 2-3 times a day for atleast a week or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using FML NEO Liquifilm. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.

Side effects of FML NEO 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 FML NEO

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Blurred vision

How to use FML NEO 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 FML NEO Eye Drop works

FML NEO Liquifilm is a combination of two medicines: Neomycin and Fluorometholone. Neomycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Fluorometholone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of FML NEO Liquifilm during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of FML NEO Liquifilm during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
FML NEO Liquifilm 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

What if you forget to take FML NEO Eye Drop?

If you miss a dose of FML NEO Liquifilm, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

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Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL OTOLOGICALS

Patient concerns

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i want to know which drop i should prefer there is three type of drop of fml DRUGS MATCHING 'FML' FML 0.1% W/V EYE DROP 5 ML eye drop Allergan India Pvt Ltd Rs. 95.83 ADD TO CART FML T EYE DROP 5 ML eye drop Allergan India Pvt Ltd Rs. 124.72 ADD TO CART FML LIQUIFILM 0.1% DROP 5 ML drop Allergan India Pvt Ltd Rs. 95.83 ADD TO CART FML NEO EYE DROP 5 ML eye drop Allergan India Pvt Ltd Rs. 110.21 FML 0.1% W/V EYE DROP 5 ML eye drop
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
U can use fml 0.1 prcnt
I am suffering from gritty eye Sensation of having sand under eye lid I was suffering from eye allergy before 1 year , and have used cromal forte for 1 month so this time I bought cromal forte and used for 3 weeks When medicine is stopped, irritation starts again I am am high myopic (-7.25) Can I use fml forte instead of cromal forte, as cromal forte is now not available in near by stores more over I am working in IT field and has to use computer more than 12 hours daily I am also using refresh tears to over come dryness I have no itching only sand feeling inside eye lid
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
Fml forte thrice for a week. Then 2 times for next week. . Then only one time for another week. And then it should be stopped
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References

  1. Fluorometholone + Neomycin. Johannesburg, Gauteng: Allergan Pharmaceuticals; 1977. [revised Sep. 2017]. [Accesssed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Drugs.com. Neomycin + Fluorometholone. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. ScienceDirect. Neomycin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Fluorometholone. Marlow: Allergan Limited; 2003 [revised Sep. 2017]. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Allergan India Pvt Ltd
Address: No.3, Kasturba Road, Level 2, Prestige Obelisk, Bangalore – 560 001., KARNATAKA, INDIA
Country of origin: India

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