FML S.O.P.
Generic name:fluorometholone ophthalmic [ FLURE-oh-METH-oh-lone-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: Flarex, FML Forte Liquifilm, FML Liquifilm, FML S.O.P.
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids
What is FML S.O.P.?
FML S.O.P. (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine used to treat eye inflammation caused by surgery, injury, or other conditions.
FML S.O.P. may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use FML S.O.P. if you have any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection of the eye (including herpes).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use fluorometholone if you are allergic to it, or if you have any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection of the eye (including herpes).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
glaucoma; or
cataracts.
It is not known whether FML S.O.P. will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
FML S.O.P. should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.
How should I use FML S.O.P.?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Wash your hands before using eye medication.
Shake the eye drops well just before each use.
To use the eye drops: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.
Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed.
Do not the eye drops use while wearing soft contact lenses. A preservative in FML S.O.P. could permanently stain the lenses. Use the medicine at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses.
To apply the ointment: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment from the tube into this pocket. Blink your eye gently and then keep it closed for 1 or 2 minutes. Wipe excess ointment from your eyelashes using a clean tissue.
Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or ointment tube or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated tube tip can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 days of treatment.
If you use this medicine for longer than 10 days, you may need frequent vision tests to check the pressure inside your eyes.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat...
