Flumeth - Eye Drop Fluorometholone 0.1 % Eye prep - 0.10% 1 5ml drop(s) / 5ml drop Nipa Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Introduction: Flumeth 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. Flumeth 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.... Uses of Flumeth: Redness and swelling in the eye Side effects of Flumeth: Eye irritationBurning sensationWatery eyes How to use Flumeth: This medicine is for external use only. Take 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 extra liquid. How Flumeth works: Flumeth is a steroid. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness and swelling in the eye. Indication: Allergic and inflammatory conditions of the eye Adult Dose: Adults: Instill 1-2 drops into conjunctival sac 2-3 times daily. Dose may be increased to 1 drop hourly during first 24-48 hr. Child Dose: Children (above 2 years of age): Instill 1-2 drops into conjunctival sac 2-3 times daily. Dose may be increased to 1 drop hourly during first 24-48 hr. Contraindication: Viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), Vaccinia and Varicella, mycobacterial eye infection, ocular fungal infections, untreated eye infections; hypersensitivity. Mode of Action: Fluorometholone suppresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability thus decreasing inflammation. Precaution: Glaucoma (check intraocular pressure periodically), history of herpes simplex fungal or bacterial infections. Not to be used in mustard gas keratitis and Sjogren's keratoconjunctivitis. May cause corneal and scleral thinning which may lead to perforation in serious cases. Use of steroids after cataract surgery may prolong healing time and increase bleb formation. Pregnancy, lactation; children <2 yr. Side Effect: Mild burning sensation, reversible increase in intra ocular pressure (IOP), reactive hyperemia/rebound effect, cataract & corneal defects, glaucoma, systemic effects (chronic use). Pregnancy Category Note: Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; not recommended