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Fml S.o.p. Oint Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Fluorometholone 0.1%.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
How Supplied
Susp—5mL, 10mL, 15mL; Oint—3.5g; Forte—5mL, 10mL, 15mL
Manufacturer
Fml S.o.p. Oint Indications
Indications
Ocular inflammation.
Fml S.o.p. Oint 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 S.o.p. Oint Contraindications
Contraindications
Fungal, mycobacterial, viral (except herpes zoster), or untreated bacterial infections.
Fml S.o.p. Oint Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Fml S.o.p. Oint 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 S.o.p. Oint Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Fml S.o.p. Oint Interactions
Not Applicable
Fml S.o.p. Oint Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Ocular irritation, increased intraocular pressure with possible glaucoma, infrequent optic nerve damage, cataracts, delayed wound healing; systemic hypercorticoidism (rare).
Fml S.o.p. Oint Clinical Trials
See Literature
Fml S.o.p. Oint Note
Not Applicable
Fml S.o.p. Oint Patient Counseling
See Literature
