Flucon Eye Drops
By ALCON LABORATORIES INC
5ml Eye Drop in Bottle
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Description
Flucon Eye Drop are used to treat inflammation (redness, swelling, soreness) in the eyes. It contains fluorometholone, which belongs to a class of medicines called steroids. Before using Flucon Eye D
rop, discuss it with your doctor if you have any other eye conditions. You may experience burning, irritation, pain or increased pressure in the eyes while using this medicine. Contact your doctor immediately if you feel the side effects persist or your condition worsens.
Product Summary
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| Contains | Fluorometholone(0.1 %W/V) |
| Uses | Eye infection |
| Side effects | Burning sensation in the eyes, increased pressure in the eye, eye irritation |
| Therapy | OCCULAR STEROID |
Uses
Flucon Eye Drop is used in reducing redness, swelling, itching and soreness in the eye.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to Fluorometholone or any other ingredients of Flucon Eye Drop.
- If you are suffering from any fungal, bacterial or viral eye infections.
Side effects
- Burning sensation in the eyes
- Increased pressure in the eye
- Eye irritation
- Eye pain
- Eye discharge
- Blurred vision
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I use Flucon Eye Drop during pregnancy?
A:
Flucon Eye Drop is not recommended during pregnancy, as there is limited information about their effects in human pregnancy. It is essential to always consult a doctor before starting any medicine during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I use Flucon Eye Drop while breastfeeding?
A:
Flucon Eye Drop should not be used while breastfeeding as it is unknown if Fluorometholone passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before using any medicine during breastfeeding.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have used Flucon Eye Drop?
A:
Flucon Eye Drop may temporarily blur your vision. Hence, avoid driving until your vision is clear.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol if I have used Flucon Eye Drop?
A:
There is no information available on the interaction of Flucon Eye Drop with alcohol.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have any other eye problems.
- You have or had in the past been treated for a viral infection caused by herpes simplex.
- You do not notice any improvement in your condition after using Flucon Eye Drop for 7 days.
- You experience any visual disturbances or blurred vision.
- You need to avoid wearing contact lenses for at least 15 minutes after instilling Flucon Eye Drop.
- Long-term use of Flucon Eye Drop may cause an increase in the pressure inside your eyes, leading to glaucoma, blurred vision, cataracts or delayed wound healing.
- The Eye Drop bottle should only be used by one person. Use by more than one person may spread the infection.
- Flucon Eye Drop is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Fluorometholone in Flucon Eye Drop works by blocking certain chemical substances in the body called prostaglandins which cause inflammation (redness, swelling, burning, itching) in the eyes.
Directions for Use
- Use Flucon Eye Drop as instructed by your doctor.
- Follow the directions carefully. Do not miss doses.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying Flucon Eye Drop.
- Shake well before use.
- Read the instructions on the label before usage.
- If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them and then instil the drops.
- Close your eyes for 2 - 3 minutes and do not blink or squeeze.
- Avoid touching your eyes with the dropper. Keep the dropper clean.
- Wipe any excess liquid from your face with a tissue.
- Use the exact number of drops recommended.
- If you are prescribed any other Eye Drops, you need to wait at least 5 minutes between both the drops.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- You should always tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparations or supplements to avoid any interactions with Flucon Eye Drop.
- If you use another Eye Drop product concomitantly with Flucon Eye Drop, keep a minimum gap of 15 minutes between the application of both medicines.
- Simultaneous use of Flucon Eye Drop along with medicines like ritonavir, cobicistat (used in HIV infection) may increase the risk of you having side effects.
Storage and disposal
- Store Flucon Eye Drop below 25°C in a clean and dry place.
- Keep it away from children and pets.
- You should not use the Eye Drops once the expiry date has passed. Discard it properly.
- You need to discard the medicine 4 weeks from first opening it.
- Do not use this medicine if you notice the contents are of a different colour in any way or if particles are present.
Dosage
Overdose
If you feel you have instilled Flucon Eye Drop more than you should, rinse your eyes with warm water. Do not put in any more drops until it is time for your next dose.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed a dose, use it as soon as possible it. Do not use a double dose of Flucon Eye Drop to compensate for the missed one.
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Flucon Eye Drop be used with contact lenses?
A: No, you should remove contact lenses and then instil any Eye Drops.
Q: Can I use Flucon Eye Drop for viral conjunctivitis?
A: You must consult a doctor before using Flucon Eye Drop to treat viral conjunctivitis. Do not self-medicate. Based on proper diagnosis, the doctor shall prescribe the same.
Q: Is Flucon Eye Drop antibiotic?
A: No, Flucon Eye Drop is not antibiotic medicine. It contains fluorometholone, which belongs to a class of medicines called steroids.
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- FML (fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension, USP) 0.1% [Internet]. Accessdata.fda.gov. 2022 [cited 19 May 2022]
- Fluorometholone: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action | DrugBank Online [Internet]. Go.drugbank.com. 2022 [cited 19 May 2022]
- Fluorometholone [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 19 May 2022]
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Product Details
Brand
FLUCON
Expiry Date
19/01/2026
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