FLOACE T DROPS 5ML

INTRODUCTION ABOUT FLOACE T

FLOACE T is a combination of Fluorometholone and Tobramycin which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids and Antibiotics respectively. It is indicated for steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists.

The use this medicine with an anti-infective component is indicated where the risk of superficial ocular infection is high or where there is an expectation that potentially dangerous numbers of bacteria will be present in the eye.

Before using FLOACE T, inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart disease. Consult your doctor before using.

It is not recommended for use in patients with epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella, and many other viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, mycobacterial infections of eye and fungal diseases of ocular structures.

Your doctor will prescribe the right dose of depending on your age, body weight and health condition. Consult your doctor before using FLOACE T.

There are no adequate and well-controlled studies regarding the use of FLOACE T in pregnant women, lactating mothers and pediatric population. Consult your doctor before using.

The most common side effects include localized ocular toxicity including lid itching and swelling and conjunctival erythema. If you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye and if the condition worsens or persists for more than 72 hours, discontinue use and consult your physician for advice.

USES OF FLOACE T

• Used for steroid responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where superficial bacterial ocular infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists

HOW FLOACE T WORKS

FLOACE T is a combination of Fluorometholone and Tobramycin. Fluorometholone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy. Tobramycin is an antibiotic which stops bacterial growth in the eye by managing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Use FLOACE T as advised by your doctor. It is for ophthalmic use only. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, disease condition and body weight.

SIDE EFFECTS OF FLOACE T