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Flarex Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Fluorometholone 0.1%; oph susp; contains benzalkonium chloride.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Susp—2.5mL, 5mL
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Flarex Indications
Indications
Ocular inflammation.
Flarex Dosage and Administration
Adult
1–2 drops 4 times daily. May increase to 2 drops every 2hrs during the initial 24–48hrs. Reevaluate after 2 weeks if no improvement.
Children
Not established.
Flarex Contraindications
Contraindications
Fungal, mycobacterial, viral (except herpes zoster), or untreated bacterial infections.
Flarex Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Flarex Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Corneal or scleral thinning. Glaucoma. Monitor for secondary infections and intraocular pressure in prolonged use. Avoid abrupt cessation. May mask or exacerbate infections. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Flarex Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Flarex Interactions
Not Applicable
Flarex Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Glaucoma with optic nerve damage, visual acuity and field defects, cataract formation, secondary ocular infection, perforation of the globe, delayed wound healing.
Flarex Clinical Trials
See Literature
Flarex Note
Not Applicable
Flarex Patient Counseling
See Literature
