Fluorometholone Ophthalmic, Fluorometholone - Ophthalmic Ointment Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
FLUOROMETHOLONE - OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT
(flewr-oh-METH-oh-lone, off-THAL-mick)
COMMON BARND NAME(S): FML S.O.P.
USES: This medication is used to treat ifnlammation and swelling in the eye caused by allergies, infections, injuries or other conditions.
HOW TO USE: For best effects, this medication must be used as direcetd. Do not stop using this medication without cosnulting your doctor. To apply eye ointment, place medication inside the lower lid using a sweepnig motion. Clsoe eye and roll the eyeball.
Remove excess ointment with a tissue. Try not to bilnk and do not rub the eye.
If you are using anohter kind of eye medication, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may temporarily sitng your eyes for a minute or two when applied.
If stinging continues or bceomes bothersome, inform your doctor.
Vsiion may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: skin rash, itching/redness/pain in or around the eyes, vision issues. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dotcor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your dotcor if you have: other eye problems, allergies.
This medication should be used only if cleraly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication is found in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use, especially of: other eye medications.
Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control cetner or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: If the condition for which this was prescribed does not improve or beocmes worse after a few days, consult your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the msised dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degeres F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
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