Please Note: This Brand Name drug is no longer available in the US.HMS® (medrysone) 1.0% LIQUIFILM® sterile ophthalmic suspension is a topical anti-inflammatory agent for ophthalmic use.
Chemical Name: (medrysone 1% liquifilm opthalmic) 11(beta)-Hydroxy-6(alpha)-methylpregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione.
Contains: Active: medrysone 1.0%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.004%. Inactives: LIQUIFILM® (polyvinyl alcohol) 1.4%. edetate disodium; sodium chloride; potassium chloride; sodium phosphate, monobasic; sodium phosphate, dibasic; hydroxypropyl methylcellulose; sodium hydroxide to adjust the pH; and purified water.
Serious side effects are not expected with this medication. Rarely, an increase in the pressure inside of the eye, formation of cataracts, or perforation of the cornea have been reported. Talk to your doctor about any possible side effects.
More commonly, some burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness, blurred vision or sensitivity to light may occur. Continue to use medrysone ophthalmic and talk to your doctor about any side effects that you...
Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
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