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FML S.O.P. Opht Uses This medication is used to treat eye conditions (e.g., conjunctivitis). It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. Fluorometholone works by relieving swelling and itching. Notes Do not share this medication with others. The use of this medicine by more than one person may spread infection.Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., intraocular pressure) may be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details. Storage Store at room temperature at or below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Avoid exposure to temperatures above 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). Do not store in the bathroom. Keep tube tightly closed when not in use. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. How To Use Do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine. Sterilize contact lenses according to manufacturer's directions, and check with your doctor before you begin using them again.To apply eye ointments, wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the tube tip or let it touch your eye. Tilt your head back, look upward, and gently pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place a 1/2 inch (1.5 centimeter) strip of ointment into the pouch. Gently close the eye and roll the eyeball in all directions to spread the medication. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.Repeat these steps for your other eye if so directed. Apply as often as directed by your doctor, usually 1 to 3 times daily. However, your doctor may direct you to use the ointment more often for the first 48 hours of treatment.Wipe the tip of the ointment tube with a clean tissue to remove extra medication before recapping it.If you are using another kind of eye medication (e.g., drops or ointments), wait at least 5 to 10 minutes before applying other medications. Use eye drops before eye ointments to allow the drops to enter the eye.Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same times each day. Continue using it for the full time prescribed.Do not stop using this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens after 48 hours. Side Effects Eye stinging/burning/redness and temporary blurred vision may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a new eye infection (possibly fungal). Contact your doctor if you notice new eye symptoms (e.g., itch, yellow/green discharge).Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: vision changes, headache, dizziness, sore throat, irritated/runny nose, new eye pain, dry eyes, change in taste.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before using fluorometholone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone); or if you have any other allergies.This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: certain eye infections caused by viruses/mycobacteria/fungus.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: cataracts, glaucoma (open-angle), diabetes, severe nearsightedness (myopia), recent heart attack.After you apply this drug, your vision may become temporarily blurred. Use caution while driving, using machinery, or doing any other activity that requires clear vision. Limit alcoholic beverages.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor immediately.It is not known if fluorometholone passes into breast milk when used as an eye ointment. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.

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