Indications & Uses
Flumelone 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:
Dosage: Adults usually take one to two drops in the affected eye, two to four times daily. In the first 24 to 48 hours, this may be safely increased to one drop every hour, or as directed by the physician.
Side Effects
Increased eye pressure (glaucoma), loss of part of your usual field of vision, blurred vision, and cataracts (a clouding of the eye's lens) may occur. You may also notice eye irritation, redness, pain, or a feeling that something is in the eye, along with swelling of the eyelid or eye and itching or watering. Ulcers can develop on the eye's surface, and secondary infections from fungi or viruses may set in. Other possible effects include skin rash, allergic reactions, and a change in your sense of taste.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
If you use this ophthalmic solution over a long period, it may raise the pressure inside your eye (intraocular pressure), which can lead to glaucoma, so your eye pressure should be checked regularly. It may also cause cataracts (a clouding of the lens), blurred vision, or delayed healing of eye wounds. Damage to the front part of the eye from fungal infection may occur during or after use of this solution. It may increase the risk of corneal damage, cause thinning of the cornea, or lead to small ulcers on the eye's surface. It may also suppress the body's immune response, which can lead to secondary eye infections.
Contraindications
Do not use this ophthalmic solution if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to fluorometholone, neomycin sulfate, or any of the other ingredients in this preparation, or if you have an eye infection (with pus) caused by micro-organisms not sensitive to the antibiotic neomycin. It should also be avoided if you have an active viral or fungal infection of the eye, tuberculosis of the eye, or glaucoma, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.