FML (Fluorometholone Ophthalmic Suspension) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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May 27, 2012

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FML®
(fluorometholone) Ophthalmic Suspension, USP 0.1% Sterile

DRUG DESCRIPTION

FML® (fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension, USP) 0.1% is a sterile, topical anti-inflammatory agent for ophthalmic use.

Chemical Name:
Fluorometholone: 9-Fluoro-11β,17-dihydroxy-6α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione. Structural Formula:

FML® (fluorometholone) structural formula illustration

Contains: Active: fluorometholone 0.1%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.004%.

Inactives: edetate disodium; polysorbate 80; polyvinyl alcohol 1.4%; purified water; sodium chloride; sodium phosphate, dibasic; sodium phosphate, monobasic; and sodium hydroxide to adjust the pH. FML® (fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension) suspension is formulated with a pH from 6.2 to 7.5. It has an osmolality range of 290-350 mOsm/kg.

What are the possible side effects of fluorometholone ophthalmic (Flarex, FML Forte Liquifilm, FML Liquifilm, FML S.O.P.)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: