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FML
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-11ß,17-dihydroxy-6α-methylpregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione.
Structural Formula
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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 pH. FML® suspension is formulated with a pH from 6.2 to 7.5. It has an osmolality range of 290-350 mOsm/kg.
Last reviewed on RxList: 3/12/2013
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
Additional FML Information
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