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Fml Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Fluorometholone 0.1%; oph susp; contains benzalkonium chloride.
Pharmacological Class
Steroid.
See Also
How Supplied
Susp—5mL, 10mL, 15mL; Oint—3.5g; Forte—5mL, 10mL, 15mL
Manufacturer
Fml Indications
Indications
Ocular inflammation.
Fml Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<2yrs: not recommended. ≥2yrs: 1 drop 2–4 times daily or small amount of ointment 1–3 times daily. May give every 4 hours for 1st 24–48 hrs. Reevaluate after 2 days.
Fml Contraindications
Contraindications
Fungal, mycobacterial, viral (except herpes zoster), or untreated bacterial infections.
Fml Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Fml Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Corneal or scleral thinning. Glaucoma. Monitor for secondary infections and intraocular pressure in prolonged use. Avoid abrupt cessation. May mask or exacerbate infections. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Fml Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Fml Interactions
Fml Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Ocular irritation, increased intraocular pressure with possible glaucoma, infrequent optic nerve damage, cataracts, delayed wound healing; systemic hypercorticoidism (rare).
Fml Clinical Trials
See Literature
Fml Note
Not Applicable
Fml Patient Counseling
See Literature
