Indications & Uses
Fludin is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Children over 6 years of age and adults: Instil 1 drop every 2 hours while awake, up to a maximum of 9 drops per day, until the corneal ulcer has completely re-epithelialised. After re-epithelialisation, instil 1 drop every 4 hours, or at least 5 drops per day, for 7 days. If there are no signs of improvement after 7 days of treatment, or if complete re-epithelialisation has not occurred after 14 days, other forms of treatment should be considered. Continuous use of Fludin eye drops for more than 21 days should be avoided because of the potential for ocular toxicity. Use in children: Safety and effectiveness in children under 6 years of age have not been established. Use in elderly patients: No overall differences in safety or effectiveness have been observed between elderly patients and other adults.
Side Effects
The most commonly reported side effect is a mild, short-lived burning or stinging sensation when the drops are put into the eye. Other side effects that have been reported include superficial punctate keratopathy, epithelial keratopathy, hypersensitivity reactions, stromal oedema, irritation, keratitis sicca (dry eye), hyperaemia (redness) and raised intraocular pressure.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Fludin should only be prescribed for patients who have been clinically diagnosed with herpetic keratitis.
Contraindications
Do not use in patients with a known hypersensitivity to Trifluridine, or in those who have shown chemical intolerance to it.