Benzalkonium Chloride + Fluorometholone

Dosage Forms Available

• Benzalkonium Chloride + Fluorometholone can be used topically (eye drops).

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This combination is recommended for use in adults and children above the age of 2 years.

Contraindications

• This combination is contraindicated in patients with viral, fungal, or mycobacterial eye infections. It should not be used by individuals with a known allergy to either benzalkonium chloride or fluorometholone or other corticosteroids.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This combination may interact with other medications, including corticosteroid eye drops (like prednisolone), other eye drops containing preservatives (such as thimerosal), and other anti-inflammatory agents (such as ketorolac).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• In case you happen to put a few extra drops of this medicine in your eye, do not panic. Rinse your eyes with clean water at room temperature. If any symptoms persist or worsen, inform your doctor.

• If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• If stinging or burning is bothersome, gently flush your eyes with clean, lukewarm water to alleviate discomfort.

• Use sunglasses to protect your eyes from bright light and glare, especially when outdoors or in bright environments.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Benzalkonium Chloride + Fluorometholone may cause temporary blurred vision which could affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Avoid these activities until your vision has cleared.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• It should be used only when the potential benefit outweighs the risk. Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Caution is advised in patients with thin corneas or sclera and in patients with glaucoma. Prolonged use may increase eye pressure, causing glaucoma and optic nerve damage.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain good eye hygiene to prevent bacterial contamination of the eye drops.

• Avoid touching the tip of the dropper to any surface to avoid contamination.

• Do not wear contact lenses when applying the drops, wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.

• Ensure regular check-ups with your doctor to monitor your eye condition.