PRODUCT DETAILS

Composition

• Fluorometholone acetate 0.1% w/v
  (ophthalmic corticosteroid / steroid eye drop)

Category / Class

• Topical ophthalmic corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory steroid)

Use / Indications

Used for:

• Steroid-responsive inflammation of the eye, including:
• Conjunctivitis (palpebral and bulbar)
• Corneal inflammation
• Anterior segment inflammation
• Post-operative eye inflammation
• Eye inflammation due to allergy, injury, or surgery

Mechanism of Action

• Suppresses inflammatory response in the eye
• Reduces swelling, redness, itching, and immune-mediated irritation by inhibiting inflammatory mediators

Direction of Use

• Usual dose:
• 1–2 drops into affected eye(s) 4 times daily
• In severe cases (initial 24–48 hrs):
• May be increased to every 2 hours, then tapered
• Shake well before use
• Do not touch dropper tip to eye
• Remove contact lenses before use; wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting

Common Side Effects

• Mild burning or stinging
• Blurred vision (temporary)
• Eye irritation or discomfort
• Feeling of foreign body in eye
• Red or swollen eyelids

Serious Side Effects

Long-term or improper use may lead to:

• Increased intraocular pressure (glaucoma)
• Optic nerve damage
• Cataract formation
• Delayed wound healing
• Secondary eye infections (bacterial, viral, fungal)
• Vision loss (rare but serious)

Warnings

Do NOT use in:

• Untreated bacterial, viral, or fungal eye infections (e.g., herpes simplex)
• Vaccinia, varicella eye infections
• Hypersensitivity to corticosteroids or ingredients

Important warnings:

• Prolonged use can raise eye pressure
• May mask or worsen infections
• Risk of corneal thinning or perforation with long use
• Regular eye pressure monitoring is needed if used >10 days

Drug Interactions

• No major systemic interactions expected (minimal absorption)
• Caution when combined with:
• Other steroid eye drops
• Drugs that increase intraocular pressure risk

Cautions

• Use only under medical supervision
• Not for long-term self-use
• Monitor eye pressure if used repeatedly
• Avoid contact lens use during treatment
• Temporary blurred vision may affect driving
• Use cautiously in:
• Glaucoma history
• Cataract risk patients
• Diabetes (higher infection risk)