Fluorometholone Ophthalmic Suspension

Before using fluorometholone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye infections, recent eye surgery, cataracts, glaucoma (open-angle type), severe nearsightedness (myopia), diabetes.After you apply this drug, your vision may become temporarily blurred. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).If you develop a new eye infection or injury, or require eye surgery, ask your doctor if you should continue to use your current bottle of fluorometholone eye drops or start a new bottle.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is not known if the medication in this product passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Do not share this medication with others.This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another eye condition unless told to do so by your doctor. A different medication may be necessary in that case.Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as eye exams, measurement of the pressure inside the eyes) may be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

If you miss a dose, use 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.

• If you have an allergy to fluorometholone or any other part of fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have a bacterial eye infection.
• If you have any of these health problems: A fungal, TB (tuberculosis), or viral infection of the eye.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Use care when driving or doing other tasks that call for clear eyesight.
• Long-term use may raise the chance of cataracts or glaucoma. Talk with the doctor.
• Have your eye pressure checked if you are on fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension for a long time. Talk with your doctor.
• Do not use this medicine for longer than you were told by your doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Use as you have been told, even if your signs get better.
• For the eye only.
• Wash your hands before and after use.
• Do not touch the container tip to the eye, lid, or other skin.
• Take out contact lenses before using fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension. Lenses may be put back in 15 minutes after this medicine is given. Do not put contacts back in if your eyes are irritated or infected.
• Shake well before use.
• Tilt your head back and drop drug into the eye.
• After use, keep your eyes closed. Put pressure on the inside corner of the eye. Do this for 1 to 2 minutes. This keeps the drug in your eye.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Use a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not use 2 doses or extra doses.

Fluorometholone is typically used for short-term treatment. It comes with serious risks if you don’t take it as prescribed.

If you stop using the drug or don’t use it at all: If you don’t use fluorometholone, your eye pain and inflammation won’t improve and may get worse.

If you miss doses or don’t use the drug on schedule: Your medication may not work as well or may stop working completely. For this drug to work well, a certain amount needs to be in your eye at all times.

If you use too much: You could have dangerous levels of this drug in your eye. This could increase the pressure in your eye and lead to vision loss, cataracts, or glaucoma.

If you think you’ve used too much of the drug, act right away. Call your doctor or local poison control center, or go to the nearest emergency room.

What to do if you miss a dose: Administer your dose as soon as you remember. But if you remember just a few hours before your next scheduled dose, administer only one dose. Never try to catch up by administering two doses at once. This could result in dangerous side effects.

How to tell if the drug is working: You should have less pain and inflammation in your eye.

There are other drugs available to treat your condition. Some may be better suited for you than others. Talk to your doctor about other drug options that may work for you.

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