Otholon 0.1% (Ophthalmic Suspension)

5 ml drop: ৳ 95.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Fluorometholone acetate
Company Navana pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Fluorometholone Acetate is a corticosteroid
  • Acts as an anti-inflammatory agent
  • Inhibits the release of arachidonic acid
  • Lower propensity to increase intraocular pressure

Dosage & Administration

  • Bottle should be shaken before use
  • 1-2 drops instilled into the conjunctival sac 2-4 times daily
  • Dosage may be increased to 2 drops every hour during the initial 24-48 hours
  • Safety and effectiveness not demonstrated in children under 2 years of age

Interaction

  • Specific drug interaction studies not conducted

Contraindications

  • Patients with acute superficial Herpes simplex keratitis
  • Patients with fungal diseases of ocular structures
  • Patients with vaccinia or varicella

Side Effects

  • Elevation of intraocular pressure
  • Possible development of glaucoma
  • Loss of visual acuity or defects in fields of vision
  • Eye irritation
  • Ocular hyperemia
  • Eye pain
  • Visual disturbance
  • Foreign body sensation
  • Eyelid edema
  • Blurred vision
  • Eye discharge
  • Eye pruritus
  • Eye swelling
  • Posterior subcapsular cataract formation
  • Ulcerative keratitis
  • Ocular infection (bacterial, fungal, and viral)
  • Punctate keratitis
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Rash
  • Delayed wound healing

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category B3
  • Should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus
  • Unknown systemic absorption in breast milk
  • Cautious decision required for nursing mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Caution required in patients with a history of Herpes simplex keratitis
  • Use for not more than 10 days except under strict supervision
  • Regular checks for intraocular pressure required
  • Corticosteroids may mask, activate or aggravate an infection of the eye

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic Steroid preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a dry place away from light
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Prevent contamination of the dropper tip and suspension
  • Do not use after 4 weeks of first opening

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