FML

How does it work?

Fluoromethalone belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids. These act inside the cells to decrease the release of certain chemicals that are important in the immune system. These chemicals would normally cause inflammation resulting in pain, heat, irritation and swelling. By decreasing the release of these chemicals in a particular area, inflammation is reduced. Fluoromethalone is commonly used for the short-term treatment of inflammation of the eye due to allergy, injury or infection. Polyvinyl alcohol lubricates the eye and therefore helps relieve discomfort in a dry and inflamed eye.

What is it used for?

Inflammation of the eye and conjunctiva

Warning!

Avoid the use of soft contact lenses.

Each container of this medicine should discarded four weeks after the first opening. You may find it helpful to write the date of opening on the pack. Dispose of carefully, preferably by returning to your pharmacy.

This medicine should not be used for longer than one week, except under the supervision of a doctor and receiving regular eye examinations.

If the eye appears to become infected or is increasingly sore,consult your doctor immediately.

Use with caution in

Any disease causing thinning of the outer layers of the eye (cornea and sclera)

Inflammation of the front of the eye (cornea) caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus (herpes simplex keratitis)

Recent cataract surgery

Not to be used in

Fungal eye infection

Specific type of bacterial eye infection (ocular tuberculosis)

Untreated bacterial eye infection

Viral infections of the eye (such as herpes simplex infection of the eye)

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

There is no information available about the safety of this medicine during pregnancy. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

This medicine should be used with caution by breastfeeding mothers, and only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the baby. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Partial loss of vision due to opacity in the lens of the eye (cataracts)

Visual disturbances

Perforation of the eye ball

Skin thinning and development of visible veins and/or skin stripes around the eye

Spreading and worsening of infection

Increased pressure inside the eye (glaucoma)

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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