Fml - Fluorometholone - Ophthalmic Suspension Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Fml.
• FML
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Fml Miscellaneous Notes

• If the condition for which this was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a few days, consult your doctor.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may temporarily sting your eyes for a minute or two when applied.
• If stinging continues or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying eye drops.
• Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Read Before Using Fml (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions.

Fml Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
• Discard this if the suspension turns brown.

Usage Instructions

• For best effects, this medication must be used as directed.
• Do not stop using this medication without consulting your doctor.
• Remove contact lenses before using this medication.
• May reinsert lenses after waiting 15 minutes.
• To apply eye drops, wash hands first.
• To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your eye.
• Shake the eye drops well before using.
• Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
• Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops.
• Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure.
• This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye.
• Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.
• Do not rinse the dropper.
• If you are using another kind of eye medication, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used to treat inflammation and swelling in the eye caused by allergies, infections, injuries or other conditions.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.