Indications
Fluorometholone + Tetrahydrozoline eye drop is used for acute and chronic allergic non-infectious conjunctivitis and keratitis with severe swelling and intravascular injection. It is also used for non-infectious inflammation of the anterior segment of the eye, including anterior uveitis, episcleritis and scleritis. The third use is for post-operative irritative conditions after strabismus; cataract and glaucoma surgery, with supplementary antimicrobial therapy.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Fluorometholone is thought to work by inducing proteins that inhibit phospholipase A2. These proteins control the making of strong inflammation mediators such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes, and they do this by blocking the release of arachidonic acid, the precursor both share. Tetrahydrozoline works in a different way. It is an alpha agonist that narrows the blood vessels of the conjunctiva, and this relieves the redness of the eye.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of Fluorometholone and Tetrahydrozoline in pregnancy or during breast-feeding. So this combination should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.