Flurom Eye Drop

Fluorometholone 0.1 % Eye prep
.1 %
Apex Pharma Limited.
Pack size 5ml drop
Unite Price 80.00 BDT

Indications

Flurom Eye Drop 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

Flurom .1 % Eye Drop generic name is Fluorometholone 0.1 % Eye prep. Flurom .1 % Eye Drop is manufactured by Apex Pharma Limited.Flurom is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Flurom Eye Drop 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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