Flarex (Fluorometholone Acetate)

Do’s

• The usual dose of Flarex is one to two drops in the affected eye(s), two to four times a day. The exact dose prescribed by your healthcare provider will depend on the severity of your condition.
• For adults, during the first 24 to 48 hours, the medication may be used every 4 hours as directed by the healthcare provider.
• For children 2 years of age and older, the dose must be determined by the healthcare provider.
• Wash your hands before using the eye medication. 
• Shake the bottle well before use to ensure proper mixing of the medication.
• Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Use only the number of drops your healthcare provider has prescribed.
• Replace the dropper cap after each use.
• If you are using another kind of eye medication, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes before applying other medications. Use eye drops before eye ointments to allow the drops to enter the eye
• Wait several minutes for your vision to clear before driving or operating machinery.
• Use this medication regularly at the same time(s) each day to get the most benefit from it. Keep using it for the full-time prescribed. 
• If you experience any discomfort or if your condition does not improve after 2 days or worsens, consult your healthcare provider for further guidance.

Don’ts

• Do not use the eye drops while wearing soft contact lenses. If your healthcare provider approves the wearing of contact lenses during treatment, remove the lenses before using the eye drops. Wait at least 15 minutes after each dose of the eye drop before wearing the lenses again.
• To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. Do not rinse the dropper. 
• Do not stop using this medication without consulting your healthcare provider, as some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped.

Common Side Effects:

• Mild stinging or burning in the eyes
• A sensation of having something in the eye

Serious Side Effects:

• Pain behind the eyes and sudden vision changes
• Slow healing after eye surgery
• Eye pain, tunnel vision, or seeing halos around lights
• Signs of a new eye infection, such as swelling, draining, or crusting of the eye

Allergic Reaction:

Get emergency medical help if you experience signs of an allergic reaction, such as hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you experience any unusual symptoms or side effects not mentioned here, contact your healthcare provider for further guidance. 

You should not use Flarex if you have any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection of the eye, including herpes. Before using this medicine, inform your healthcare provider about any existing infections or allergies to avoid potential complications.

Inform your healthcare provider if you have ever had cataracts, as this may impact the use of Flarex.

Inform your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, as it is not known whether Flarex will harm an unborn baby. Additionally, Flarex should not be used while breastfeeding.

Flarex should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.

Not more than one bottle should be prescribed initially, and the prescription should not be refilled without further evaluation. This precaution is important to ensure the appropriate and safe use of the medication.

Flarex may interact with other medications. Consult a healthcare provider before taking any other drugs, changing any diet, or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.

Flarex is a corticosteroid that may cause a rise in intraocular pressure in susceptible individuals. Be aware of this potential effect and seek medical advice if necessary.

The information provided should not replace personalized medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for specific guidance regarding the use of Flarex.