Metalone 0.1% (Ophthalmic Suspension)

5 ml drop: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Fluorometholone acetate
Company	Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Treatment of steroid responsive inflammation of palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva
Treatment of steroid responsive inflammation of cornea
Treatment of steroid responsive inflammation of anterior segment of the globe

Pharmacology

Corticosteroid with excellent anti-inflammatory action
Inhibition of release of inflammation mediators
Lower propensity to increase intraocular pressure compared to Dexamethasone

Dosage & Administration

Shake bottle before use
1 to 2 drops instilled into the conjunctival sac two to four times daily
Safety in children under 2 years not demonstrated

Interaction

Specific drug interaction studies not conducted

Contraindications

Acute superficial Herpes simplex keratitis
Fungal diseases of ocular structures
Vaccinia, varicella, mycobacterial infection of the eye
Hypersensitivity to the constituents of this medication

Side Effects

Elevation of intraocular pressure with possible development of glaucoma
Loss of visual acuity or defects in fields of vision
Eye irritation, ocular hyperemia, eye pain, visual disturbance
Posterior subcapsular cataract formation, ulcerative keratitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category B3
Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
Not known whether ophthalmic use of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

Great caution required in patients with history of Herpes simplex keratitis
Use for more than 10 days only under strict supervision with regular checks for intraocular pressure

Therapeutic Class

Ophthalmic Steroid preparations

Storage Conditions

Store in dry place and away from light
Keep out of reach of children
Do not touch the eyelids, surrounding areas, finger or other surfaces with the dropper tip of the bottle

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