Ocular allergy/inflammation:
Indications for: FML FORTE
Ocular inflammation.
Adults and Children:
<2yrs: not recommended. ≥2yrs: 1 drop 2–4 times daily. May give every 4 hours for 1st 24–48hrs. Reevaluate after 2 days.
FML FORTE Contraindications:
Fungal, mycobacterial, viral (except herpes zoster), or untreated bacterial infections.
FML FORTE Warnings/Precautions:
Corneal or scleral thinning. Glaucoma. Monitor for secondary infections and intraocular pressure in prolonged use. Avoid abrupt cessation. May mask or exacerbate infections. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
See Also:
FML FORTE Classification:
Steroid.
Adverse Reactions:
Ocular irritation, increased intraocular pressure with possible glaucoma, infrequent optic nerve damage, cataracts, delayed wound healing; systemic hypercorticoidism (rare).
How Supplied:
Susp—5mL, 10mL, 15mL; Oint—3.5g; Forte—5mL, 10mL, 15mL