Monograph Details
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Eye Disorders
> Ocular allergy/inflammation
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FML-S |
| Manufacturer |
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Allergan |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Steroid + sulfonamide. |
| Generic Name |
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Fluorometholone 0.1%, sulfacetamide sodium 10%; oph susp; contains benzalkonium chloride. |
| Indications |
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Ocular inflammation associated with bacterial infection. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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1 drop 4 times daily; reevaluate if no improvement after 2 days. Max 20mL for initial Rx. |
| Contraindications |
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Epithelial herpes simplex keratitis, other viral infections including vaccinia and varicella. Mycobacterial or fungal infections. |
| Precautions |
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Corneal or scleral thinning. Glaucoma. Monitor for secondary infections and intraocular pressure in prolonged use. Purulent exudates may inactivate sulfas. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Interactions |
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Incompatible with silver containing compounds. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Severe sulfonamide sensitivity reactions may occur rarely. Local irritation, increased intraocular pressure, cataracts, corneal perforations, optic nerve damage, secondary infections. May mask signs of infection or retard wound healing. |
| How Supplied |
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Susp—5mL, 10mL |
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