Orometolon Eye Drops (Fluorometholone)

Adult eye dose

Instill 1-2 drops, 2-4 times a day. Adjust as appropriate according to symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients with viral keratitis, fungal eye diseases, mycobacterial infections, or chronic blepharitis. Additionally, patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug should not be given it. Patients with corneal epithelium erosion or ulcers, those with tuberculous or purulent eye diseases, glaucoma patients, and children under 2 years old should use it with special caution. Long-term use of this medication can raise intraocular pressure, potentially leading to glaucoma, so it is essential to have regular eye pressure checks. Infections such as herpes keratitis or corneal ulcers may worsen, and there is a rare risk of cataracts or secondary infections. If inflammation or pain persists or worsens for more than 2 days, immediately discontinue use and consult a physician. Individuals wearing contact lenses should remove the lenses before applying this medication and wait at least 30 minutes after use to reinsert them. Since vision may be temporarily blurred after instillation, it is advisable to avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery. Serious complications may occur if infected with chickenpox or measles during treatment, so it is important to confirm the medical history and vaccination status and take precautions against infections. Particularly, children or patients taking certain medications (e.g., ritonavir, cobicistat) are at higher risk of systemic side effects and need to exercise caution. Pregnant or nursing women should avoid long-term or frequent use of this medication, and breastfeeding may need to be discontinued if possible. This medication is for ophthalmic use only, and care should be taken to avoid direct contact of the tip of the container with the eye. Before use, shake well, and to prevent contamination, it is safe not to share the medication with others. Store it in a tightly closed container out of reach of children, in a cool place away from direct sunlight, and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Optic nerve damage, glaucoma accompanied by vision loss and visual field defects, increased intraocular pressure, herpes keratitis, fungal keratitis, Pseudomonas infections, corneal perforation due to herpes keratitis or corneal ulcers, secondary ocular infections, acute uveitis, keratitis, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, severe allergic reactions

Mild side effects

Temporary blurred vision upon instillation, mydriasis, conjunctival hyperemia, cycloplegia, ptosis, posterior capsule cataract, suppression of pituitary-adrenal function, delayed wound healing, increased vesicular formation, hypersensitivity reactions, corneal calcification (very rarely)

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance

A colorless or pale yellow suspension in a colorless transparent plastic bottle.

Package unit

6mL/bottle