AFM Sterile Ophthalmic Susp

Therapeutic Class

Steroid

Indications

For steroid responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea and anterior segment of the globe.

Chemical Composition

Fluorometholone U.S.P 0.1 % w/v

Packaging

Each plastic dropper bottle contains 5 ml Suspension.

Dosage & Administration

1 drop instilled into the conjunctival sac 2-4 times daily. During the initial 24 to 48 hours the dosage may be safely increased to 1 drop every hour. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely. Shake well before use.

Contraindications

Acute superficial herpes simplex keratitis, fungal diseases of ocular structures, vaccinia, varicella and most other viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, tuberculosis of the eye, hypersensitivity to the component of this mediaction.

Side Effects

Elevation of intraocular pressure with possible development of glaucoma, and frequent optic nerve damage, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, secondary ocular infection from pathogens liberated from ocular tissues, perforation of the globe delayed wound healing.