Flurone0.10%
Eye Drops
Biopharma Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Flurone may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Flurone is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
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| Driving | UNSAFE Flurone may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Flurone belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat redness and swelling in the eyes that may be due to infection or allergy. I... View More
Uses of Flurone
- Redness and swelling in the eye
Side effects of Flurone
- Eye irritation
- Burning sensation
- Watery eyes
How to use Flurone
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the ... View More
How Flurone works
Flurone is a steroid. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness and swelling in the eye.
- Your doctor has prescribed Flurone to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.
- Do not use Flurone 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.
Indication
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 h... View More
Contraindication
Viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), Vaccinia and Varicella, mycobacterial... View More
Mode of Action
Fluorometholone suppresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability thus decreasing inflammation.
Precaution
Glaucoma (check intraocular pressure periodically), history of herpes simplex fungal or bacterial infections. Not to be used in mustard gas keratitis an... View More
Side Effect
Mild burning sensation, reversible increase in intra ocular pressure (IOP), reactive hyperemia/rebound effect, cataract & corneal defects, glaucoma, sys... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; not recommended
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