FML NEO Drops

SPECIFICATION

5ML

GENERIC

Fluorometholone , Neomycin

About

Fluorometholone’, which decreases the activity of the provoked immune system, thereby blocking white blood cells (WBC) from attacking our own body cells. This results in a decreased release of chemicals (prostaglandin) that cause pain and inflammation. It causes constriction of blood vessels decreasing the access of cells to the site of injury, and reducing the swelling, pain, and discomfort in the eyes. Neomycin mediates its bactericidal action by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, thereby suppressing the growth and survival of susceptible bacteria.

Indication

It is used for the treatment of conjunctivitis (sticky eyes) due to organisms sensitive to neomycin. It may be used for the treatment of infections at the front of the eye by bacteria sensitive to the antibiotic neomycin.It can be used following removal of something from your eye, as well as before and after surgery, where there is a possibility of infection with susceptible organisms.

Side Effects

Increased eye pressure (glaucoma), loss of part of the usual field of vision, blurred vision, cataracts (cloudy lens), eye irritation, red eye, eye pain, foreign body sensation, eyelid or eye swelling, itchy or watery eye, ulcers on the surface of the eye, secondary eye infections from fungi or viruses, skin rash, allergic reactions, change in your sense of taste.

Drug Interactions

Always tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other medicine. (This includes complementary or traditional medicines.)

When not to Use

Do not use this medicine , if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to fluorometholone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine or if you have a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection of the eye.

Precaution

It may cause the pressure inside your eye (intraocular pressure) to increase which can lead to glaucoma. The pressure in your eye should be regularly measured.