Fluorometholone Ophthalmic Suspension 0.02% "NITTO" (フルオロメトロン点眼液0.02％「ニットー」)

Country: Japan

Language: English

Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan

Active ingredient:

Fluorometholone

Available from:

NITTO MEDIC CO., LTD.

INN (International Name):

Fluorometholone

Pharmaceutical form:

slightly viscous and white sterile ophthalmic suspention, 5mL, (cap) baby pink, (label) clear label with baby pink band, (bottle) clear

Patient Information leaflet

Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori")
External
Published: 02/2020
The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the
Japanese regulatory authority. Approval
details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks)
as well as efficacies (benefits). It is
important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To
obtain a better therapeutic response,
patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the
treatment.
BRAND NAME:
FLUOROMETHOLONE OPHTHALMIC SUSPENSION
0.02% "NITTO"
ACTIVE INGREDIENT:
Fluorometholone
DOSAGE FORM:
slightly viscous and white sterile ophthalmic suspention,
5mL, (cap) baby pink, (label) clear label with baby pink band,
(bottle) clear
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EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE
This medicine is a synthetic adrenocortical hormone (steroid)
preparation and suppresses eye
inflammation by anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic effect.
It is usually used to treat eye inflammatory disease such as
blepharitis, conjunctivitis and
keratitis.
THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS
MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR
AND PHARMACIST.
・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch,
rash, etc.) to any medicines
or foods.
If you have corneal epithelial abrasion, corneal ulcer, viral
conjunctival/corneal disease or
tuberculous/fungal/suppurative eye disease.
If you wear contact lenses.
・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may
interact to enhance or
diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and
dietary supplements
as well as other prescription medicines.)
DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE)
・
Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is((         

to be written by a healthcare
professional
))
・In general, shake the bottle well, and apply 1 to 2 drops at a
time, 2 to 4 times a day. The
dosage may be adjusted according to your age or symptoms. Strictly
follow the i