Flurolon Eye Drops
Fluorometholone 0.1 % Eye prep
0.1%
General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 5ml bot |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 100.3 BDT |
Indications
Flurolon Eye Drops 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
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; not recommended
Interactions
Side 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).
Mode of Action
Fluorometholone suppresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability thus decreasing inflammation.
Note
Flurolon 0.1% Eye Drops generic name is Fluorometholone 0.1 % Eye prep. Flurolon 0.1% Eye Drops is manufactured by General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Flurolon is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Flurolon Eye Drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.