Fludin Eye Drops

Trifluridine 1% Eye prep
1%
Aristopharma Limited
Pack size 5ml bot
Unite Price 950.00 BDT

Indications

Fludin Eye Drops is used for: Keratoconjunctivitis, recurrent epithelial keratitis, due to herpes simplex viruses

Adult Dose

Ophthalmic Primary keratoconjunctivitis and recurrent epithelial keratitis due to herpes simplex viruses Adult: As 1% soln: Instill 1 drop into affected eye 2 hrly. Max: 9 drops daily, until complete re-epithelialisation. Reduce to 1 drop 4 hrly (Min 5 drops daily) for 7 days. Treatment should not exceed 21 days.

Child Dose

Ophthalmic Primary keratoconjunctivitis and recurrent epithelial keratitis due to herpes simplex viruses Child: >6 yr: Instill 1 drop into affected eye 2 hrly. Max: 9 drops daily, until complete re-epithelialisation. Reduce to 1 drop 4 hrly (Min 5 drops daily) for 7 days. Treatment should not exceed 21 days.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity.

Precautions

Pregnancy; child <6 yr. Use under close supervision of ophthalmologist. Continuous admin >21 days to be avoided due to risk of ocular toxicity.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: unlikely to be distributed into breast milk; use caution

Interactions

Side Effects

Side effects of Trifluridine 1% Eye prep : Transient burning or stinging upon instillation, irritation, hyperemia, palpebral oedema, dry eye, superficial punctate keratopathy, epithelial keratopathy, hypersensitivity reaction and increased intraocular pressure.

Mode of Action

Trifluridine interferes with the synthesis of viral DNA following phosphorylation. It is active against HSV types 1 and 2 and vaccinia virus.

Note

Fludin 1% Eye Drops generic name is Trifluridine 1% Eye prep. Fludin 1% Eye Drops is manufactured by Aristopharma LimitedFludin is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Fludin Eye Drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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