Fluorometholone+Neomycin

Uses	bacterial eye infections
Therapy	Ocular Antibiotic And Steroid
Side Effects	blurred vision, itching, redness, dryness of the eye, eye inflammation, irritation of the eye, burning sensation

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Molecule Description

Fluorometholone+Neomycin is used for the treatment of eye infections. The eye drop helps inhibit bacterial growth and gives relief from symptoms like itching, redness, and swelling of the eye. Common side effects of this medication include blurred vision, itching, redness and dryness of the eye. However, these side effects are temporary and will subside over time. If these side effects bother you or are experienced for a long time, inform your doctor immediately or rush to the nearest hospital. Take this medication in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Store the medication in a cool and dry place. Keep the medications away from children and pets and discard the unused or expired medication safely.

Uses

Bacterial eye infections

Contraindications

When should one not use Fluorometholone+Neomycin

Allergy to this medication or any other excipient
Viral disease of cornea or conjunctiva
Herpes simplex keratitis
Fungal diseases of ocular structures or untreated parasitic eye infection
Mycobacterial ocular infection

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Eye inflammation
Irritation of the eye
Burning sensation
Redness
Blurred vision
Itching
Dryness of the eye

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

There is insufficient evidence for using this medication in pregnancy; hence, a doctor can assess the risk and benefit ratio before prescribing this medication.

Breast Feeding

Fluorometholone+Neomycin does not have enough data for use in lactation. Consult your doctor before using this medication.

Driving

Fluorometholone+Neomycin can cause temporary blurring of vision; hence do not drive after applying this medication.

Alcohol

There is not enough data for using this medication with concurrent use of alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are allergic to this medication
You are suffering from viral eye infections
You are suffering from any parasitic eye infection
You have a history of mycobacterial ocular infection
You are taking other prescription, non-prescription medication, vitamins or minerals

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Fluorometholone+Neomycin contains two medications, neomycin, an antibiotic that acts by preventing the synthesis of bacterial protein and thus inhibiting bacterial growth. Fluorometholone is a steroid medication that helps block the inflammatory marker (prostaglandin) and treat the symptoms of eye infection.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

No interaction studies have been performed
However, concomitant use of topical steroids and NSAIDs may increase the potential for corneal healing problems

Dosage

Overdose

If an overdose occurs, consult your doctor immediately, and monitoring is required. Rinse the eye first with lukewarm water; allergic reactions like oedema, lid itching, and erythema can be seen.

Missed a Dose

If the dose is missed, the medication should be applied as soon as possible. Make sure you have the proper time interval between two doses. If the time interval is near the second dose, skip the missed dose and follow the regular schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

After applying this medicine to the eye, make sure you do not touch the bottle's dropper or touch your eye, increasing infection chances. Also, avoid wearing contact lenses for a few minutes after applying this medication. Fluorometholone+Neomycin is only intended for eye infections.

Fluorometholone+Neomycin must be applied in the conjunctival sac of the eye, mainly using one drop of the drug in the eye twice daily or prescribed by the doctor.

Blurred vision, itching and inflammation can be seen if you are allergic to this medication.

This medication is generally prescribed for a week due to steroids in the eye drop. Consult your doctor for appropriate therapy. Do not stop using Fluorometholone+Neomycin without consulting your doctor.

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