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(flure oh METH oh lone)
U.S. Brand Names
Flarex®; FML®; FML® Forte
Canadian Brand Names
Flarex®; FML Forte®; FML®; PMS-Fluorometholone
Mexican Brand Names
Flumetol NF Ofteno
Pharmacologic Category
Corticosteroid, Ophthalmic
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to fluorometholone or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• If you have herpes, viral, or yeast infections of the eye.
How does it work?
• Fluorometholone prevents or reduces irritation and swelling.
How is it best taken?
Suspension:
• For the eye only.
• Take out contact lenses before using medicine. Lenses can be replaced 15 minutes after medicine is given. Do not put contacts back in if eyes are irritated or infected.
• Shake well before use.
• Do not touch the container tip to the eye, lid, or other skin.
• Tilt head back and drop medicine into eye.
• After using medicine, keep your eyes closed. Apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye. Do this for 3-5 minutes. This keeps the medicine in your eye.
• Separate each eye medicine by 5 minutes.
Ointment:
• For the eye only.
• Do not touch the container tip to the eye, lid, or other skin.
• Place medicine inside the lower lid. Close the eye for 1-2 minutes. Roll eyeball around.
• Separate each eye medicine by 10 minutes.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Use a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not use a double dose or extra doses.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Follow up with healthcare provider.
How should I store this medicine?
• Store at room temperature.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2005-04-07 16:42:36.0
Modified: 2010-03-09 08:20:40.0
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