Unimetolon Plus Eye Drops

Adult eye dose

During the first 24-48 hours, instill 1 drop every hour. Generally, instill 1 drop 2-3 times a day into the conjunctival sac.

This medication should not be used by persons allergic to specific ingredients. Pregnant or nursing women are also advised not to use this medication. Those with eye infections, glaucoma, or dry eye should not use this medication. Especially, patients with corneal damage or viral, bacterial, or fungal infections should avoid this medication. It should not be used in children under 2 years of age. Patients with heart disease, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, or metabolic diseases such as diabetes should use this medication cautiously. Patients taking certain medications should also use it carefully. This medication may cause temporary eye irritation symptoms, and prolonged use may lead to increased intraocular pressure or eye redness. Rarely, allergic reactions such as dermatitis or keratitis may occur. Long-term use may increase the risk of cataracts or corneal damage and fungal infections in eye tissue. Wound healing may be delayed, and rarely, exophthalmos or nutritional corneal damage can occur. During use, soft contact lenses should be avoided, and long-term use is not recommended. If used for more than 2-3 days, regular checks of eye pressure and infection status should be conducted. This medication can mask or worsen eye infections, so if blurred vision occurs during use, it is advised to avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery. Taking with certain antidepressants or antihypertensive medications can elevate blood pressure, thus it's safer not to combine them. Caution is required due to increased risk of systemic side effects when used with certain medications. Safety has not been established in children, and systemic side effects may occur, so caution is advised. In case of overdose, serious symptoms such as heart problems or central nervous system depression may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. Before use, the medication should be shaken well, and care should be taken to avoid direct contact of the container tip with the eye. It is also advisable not to share with others to prevent contamination. Store this medication out of reach of children, and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. It is important not to transfer the medication to another container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Increased intraocular pressure, allergic reactions (including eyelid dermatitis), secondary fungal infections, cataract and corneal defects, ocular perforation, severe edema, systemic side effects such as headache and insomnia

Mild side effects

Transient mild irritation symptoms, reactive redness, allergic reactions in the form of eyelid dermatitis, punctate keratitis, periorbital dermatitis, cataract, corneal defect, secondary fungal infection, delayed wound healing, mydriasis, psoriasis, exophthalmos, nutritional corneal damage, posterior capsule cataract, corneal thinning, ocular perforation, headache, insomnia, temporary blurred vision

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is recommended to store the medication at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

A colorless to yellowish suspension in a colorless transparent bottle

Package unit

5mL/bottle, 6mL/bottle