Fluorometholone
Information about Fluorometholone
Fluorometholone Uses
Fluorometholone is used in the treatment of redness and swelling in the eye.
How Fluorometholone works
Fluorometholone is a steroid. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness and swelling in the eye.
Common side effects of Fluorometholone
Increased intraocular pressure, Eye itching, Corneal defect, Eye discharge, Eye discomfort, Dry eye, Teary eyes, Foreign body sensation in eyes, Eye redness, Headache
Available Medicine for Fluorometholone
FMLAbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited
₹59 to ₹1842 variant(s)
FlurisoneMicro Labs Ltd
₹129 to ₹1402 variant(s)
FlarexAlcon Laboratories
₹1621 variant(s)
FlosoftCipla Ltd
₹991 variant(s)
FlomonFDC Ltd
₹1011 variant(s)
EfloEntod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹125 to ₹1452 variant(s)
FluocinSunways India Pvt Ltd
₹791 variant(s)
FliSenses Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1201 variant(s)
LonPharmtak Ophtalmics India Pvt Ltd
₹72 to ₹1102 variant(s)
FlosightInsight Eyecare Pvt Ltd.
₹801 variant(s)
Expert advice for Fluorometholone
- Your doctor has prescribed Fluorometholone to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.
- Do not use Fluorometholone 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.