Uses of Fluorometholone

Fluorometholone is used to treat ocular conditions such as inflammation of the eye due to injury, swelling, itching, redness, irritation, ocular trauma, conjunctivitis and post-surgery.

Therapeutic Category

Fluorometholone: Antimalarials

How Fluorometholone works

Fluorometholone works by blocking the release of certain chemicals (called prostaglandins) that causes pain and inflammation. Also, it helps to relieve the symptoms such as itching and redness of the eye.

Common side effects of Fluorometholone

• Increased pressure inside the eye
• Mild stinging or burning sensation
• Temporary blurred vision
• Eye pain
• Eye irritation
• Abnormal sensation in the eye
• Eye or eyelid swelling or puffiness
• Eye discharge
• Itching or redness of the eye
• An excess of tears
• Eye infection
• Ulcers on the surface of the eye
• Small grey bumps on the surface of the eye
• Excessive dilation of the pupil
• Allergic reactions
• Change in sense of taste
• Rash

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor, if you experience:

• Serious allergic reactions (symptoms include swallowing or breathing difficulties, swelling of your lips, face, throat, or tongue)
• Any kind of corneal (see-through layer covering the eye) disease

Health Tips for Fluorometholone

• Take the medication exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Before applying the eye drops, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly to avoid introducing any contaminants to your eyes. Do not change the dosage or frequency without consulting your doctor
• Attend all follow-up appointments scheduled by your healthcare provider
• Before using Fluorometholone, inform your doctor if you are using or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription, vitamin supplement or herbal products like Ritonavir, cobicistat (used to treat HIV infection) and other eye drops
• Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding women