Fluorometholone

  • Brand Name : FML
  • Drug Class : Antivirals, Ophthalmic, Corticosteroids, Ophthalmic
  • Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
  • Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Fluorometholone and How Does It Work?

Fluorometholone is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of ocular inflammation.

  • Fluorometholone is available under various brand names: Flarex, FML, FML Forte

What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Fluorometholone?

Common side effects of Fluorometholone include:

  • mild stinging or burning in the eyes,
  • feeling like something is the eye,
  • red or puffy eyes,
  • blurred vision, and
  • drooping eyelids

Serious side effects of Fluorometholone include:

  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • pain behind the eyes,
  • sudden vision changes,
  • slow healing after the eye surgery,
  • eye pain,
  • tunnel vision,
  • seeing halos around light,
  • signs of new eye infection, and
  • swelling, draining, or crusting of the eyes

Rare side effects of Fluorometholone include:

  • none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

  • Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
  • Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
  • Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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