Fluorometholone Benefits & Uses

Fluorometholone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Eye Allergies

Other Benefits

Eye Disorders

Fluorometholone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Eye Allergies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: If signs and symptoms fail to improve after 2 days, the patient should be re-evaluated
Geriatric	Disease: Eye Allergies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: If signs and symptoms fail to improve after 2 days, the patient should be re-evaluated
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Eye Allergies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: If signs and symptoms fail to improve after 2 days, the patient should be re-evaluated
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Eye Allergies Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: If signs and symptoms fail to improve after 2 days, the patient should be re-evaluated

Fluorometholone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fluorometholone is used -

Fluorometholone Related Warnings

Is the use of Fluorometholone safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Fluorometholone will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Fluorometholone safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Fluorometholone for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Fluorometholone on the Kidneys?

Fluorometholone does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Fluorometholone on the Liver?

Fluorometholone is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Fluorometholone on the Heart?

Fluorometholone is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Fluorometholone with Other Drugs

Fluorometholone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Ketorolac

Flurbiprofen

Fluorometholone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fluorometholone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Infections
Heart Disease
Glaucoma
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Fluorometholone

Is this Fluorometholone habit forming or addictive?

Fluorometholone is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Fluorometholone as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Fluorometholone is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Fluorometholone in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Fluorometholone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fluorometholone

You can take Fluorometholone with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Fluorometholone

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Fluorometholone and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown