- Overview
- Uses
- Benefits
- Side Effect
- How to use
- How It works
- What if you forget to take?
- Safety Advice
- FAQ
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Last Updated On: Dec 2, 2024
FLOMEX EYE DROPS
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Product Overview
Composition: Fluorometholone (0.1% w/v)
Flomex Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat redness and swelling in the eyes that may be due to infection or allergy. It reduces swelling, itching, and soreness after any eye injuries or eye surgery.
Flomex Eye Drop should be used in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Never use it if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Wash your hands thoroughly before applying the medicine. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. Continue using it regularly to get the most benefit from it.
Uses
- Redness and swelling in the eye
Side Effect
Common side effects:
- Eye irritation
- Burning sensation
- Watery eyes
How to use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
How It works
Flomex Eye Drop is a steroid. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness and swelling in the eye.
Safety Advice for FLOMEX EYE DROPS
Allergy
Do not use FLOMEX if you are allergic to Fluorometholone or benzalkonium chloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Pregnancy
Flomex Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
Flomex Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. To reduce the amount of Flomex Eye Drop that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
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