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Fml Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Fluorometholone 0.1%; oph susp; contains benzalkonium chloride.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
See Also
How Supplied
Susp—5mL, 10mL, 15mL; Oint—3.5g; Forte—5mL, 10mL, 15mL
Manufacturer
Fml Indications
Indications
Ocular inflammation.
Fml Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<2yrs: not recommended. ≥2yrs: 1 drop 2–4 times daily or small amount of ointment 1–3 times daily. May give every 4 hours for 1st 24–48 hrs. Reevaluate after 2 days.
Fml Contraindications
Contraindications
Fungal, mycobacterial, viral (except herpes zoster), or untreated bacterial infections.
Fml Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Fml 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 (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Fml Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Fml Interactions
Not Applicable
Fml Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Ocular irritation, increased intraocular pressure with possible glaucoma, infrequent optic nerve damage, cataracts, delayed wound healing; systemic hypercorticoidism (rare).
Fml Clinical Trials
See Literature
Fml Note
Not Applicable
Fml Patient Counseling
See Literature
