Flumetholon Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Fluorometholone

Indications/Uses

Inflammatory symptoms in external & anterior region of the eyes.

Dosage/Direction for Use

1-2 drops bd-qds.

Contraindications

Acute, untreated purulent bacterial, viral or fungal eye infections; acute superficial herpes simplex keratitis, vaccinia, varicella & most other viral diseases of cornea & conjunctiva.

Special Precautions

Diseases causing thinning of the cornea or sclera, perforation has been known to occur w/ the use of topical steroids. Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

Cataract & glaucoma w/ optic nerve damage (prolonged use); perforation; increased IOP; systemic effects (extensive use).

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MIMS Class

Eye Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

S01BA07 - fluorometholone ; Belongs to the class of corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of inflammation of the eye.

Regulatory Classification

P₁S₁S₃

Presentation/Packing

Form

Flumetholon ophth susp 0.02 %

Packing/Price

5 mL x 10 × 1's

Form

Flumetholon ophth susp 0.1 %

Packing/Price

5 mL x 10 × 1's

Flumetholon

fluorometholone

Manufacturer:

Santen

Distributor:

The Glory Medicina

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