Anti-Allergic/Asthma
FML Fortе
FML Fortе (Fluoromеtholonе) is used for treating inflammation (swelling, warmth, redness, pain) of the eyes and eyelids.
FML Fortе 5 ml
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Drug Uses
FML Fortе is used for treating inflammation (swelling, warmth, redness, pain) of the eyes and eyelids.
How to use
Use FML Fortе as directed by your doctor.
Shake well before each use.
To use FML Fortе , first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
Do not wear soft contact lenses while you are using FML Fortе . Sterilize contact lenses according to the manufacturer's directions and check with your doctor before using them.
If your doctor prescribed more than 1 eye medicine, find out the best order for using each medicine.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use FML Fortе.
Drug Class and Mechanism
FML Fortе is a corticosteroid. Exactly how FML Fortе works is unknown.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of FML Fortе, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store FML Fortе between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep FML Fortе out of the reach of children and away from pets.
FML Fortе is used for treating inflammation (swelling, warmth, redness, pain) of the eyes and eyelids.
How to use
Use FML Fortе as directed by your doctor.
Shake well before each use.
To use FML Fortе , first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
Do not wear soft contact lenses while you are using FML Fortе . Sterilize contact lenses according to the manufacturer's directions and check with your doctor before using them.
If your doctor prescribed more than 1 eye medicine, find out the best order for using each medicine.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use FML Fortе.
Drug Class and Mechanism
FML Fortе is a corticosteroid. Exactly how FML Fortе works is unknown.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of FML Fortе, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store FML Fortе between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep FML Fortе out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Warnings/Precautions
Do not use FML Fortе if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in FML Fortе;
you have a viral infection of the eye (e.g., herpes), a fungal or tuberculosis infection of the eye, certain untreated eye infections (e.g., infections producing pus or discharge), or vaccinia or chickenpox infection.
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Important:
FML Fortе may cause blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to FML Fortе.
If your condition does not improve within 2 days or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.
Lab tests, including eye pressure, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use FML Fortе with extreme caution in children younger than 2 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using FML Fortе during pregnancy. It is unknown if FML Fortе is excreted in breast milk after use in the eye. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using FML Fortе, check with your doctor or phаrmаcist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Do not use FML Fortе if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in FML Fortе;
you have a viral infection of the eye (e.g., herpes), a fungal or tuberculosis infection of the eye, certain untreated eye infections (e.g., infections producing pus or discharge), or vaccinia or chickenpox infection.
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Important:
FML Fortе may cause blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to FML Fortе.
If your condition does not improve within 2 days or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.
Lab tests, including eye pressure, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use FML Fortе with extreme caution in children younger than 2 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using FML Fortе during pregnancy. It is unknown if FML Fortе is excreted in breast milk after use in the eye. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using FML Fortе, check with your doctor or phаrmаcist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible Side Effects
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
blurred vision; taste changes; temporary burning or stinging.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in vision; continuing blurred vision; discharge from eyes; eye pain, itching, redness, swelling, irritation, or sores not present when you began using FML Fortе.
More Information
If you have any questions about FML Fortе, please talk with your doctor, phаrmаcist, or other health care provider.
FML Fortе is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:
blurred vision; taste changes; temporary burning or stinging.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in vision; continuing blurred vision; discharge from eyes; eye pain, itching, redness, swelling, irritation, or sores not present when you began using FML Fortе.
More Information
If you have any questions about FML Fortе, please talk with your doctor, phаrmаcist, or other health care provider.
FML Fortе is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
