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Fml Neo Eye Drops

Manufactured byALLERGAN INDIA LTD
ContainsNeomycin (0.35 %w/v) + Fluorometholone (0.1 %w/v)
Description
Fml Neo Eye Drops is a combination of Neomycin and Fluorometholone. It is used to treat bacterial eye infections. This medicine works by killing the bacteria and suppressing the pain signals responsible for pain, redness, and irritation. Fml Neo Eye Drops has some side effects like mild eye irritation, itching, blurred vision, etc. Consult your doctor if they persist or worsen. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. Fml Neo Eye Drops should be used only for eyes. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor or mentioned on the prescription label. Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper close to your eye with the tip facing downwards. Squeeze the dropper so that a drop of medicine falls in the pocket. Do not use more than the recommended drops. Close your eyes for two to three minutes and repeat the same for the next dose. Fml Neo Eye Drops is not advisable for children below two years of age as the safety and efficacy data for use is not available. Inform your doctor if you have any other eye disorders or health issues. Also, inform about all your ongoing medications. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Fml Neo Eye Drops

  • Eye irritation and discomfort
  • Eye redness
  • Blurred vision
  • Eye pain
  • Eye discharge
  • Eye swelling
  • Clouding of the lens (Cataract)
  • Increased pressure inside the eye

Uses of Fml Neo Eye Drops

What is it prescribed for?

  • Bacterial eye infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for Fml Neo Eye Drops to show its action is clinically unknown.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Fml Neo Eye Drops remains active in your body is clinically unknown.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Fml Neo Eye Drops.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    The safety and efficacy of Fml Neo Eye Drops in pregnancy is unknown. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known whether Fml Neo Eye Drops passes into your breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Fml Neo Eye Drops if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

The safety and efficacy of Fml Neo Eye Drops in pregnancy is unknown. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Fml Neo Eye Drops passes into your breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Use in children

Fml Neo Eye Drops is not recommended for use in children below two years of age as the safety and efficacy data for use is not available.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a condition of increased fluid pressure inside your eyes leading to blurred vision. Use Fml Neo Eye Drops with caution as it further increases the pressure inside your eyeball and may worsen your condition.

Cataracts

A cataract is a cloudy area that forms on your lens. This makes your vision unclear and cloudy. Use Fml Neo Eye Drops with caution as it may cause blurred vision and worsen your eye condition.

Infections

Use Fml Neo Eye Drops with caution as it may suppress your immune system (defence system of your body that fights infections) and may lead to secondary infections. This medicine is not recommended for use in virus and fungal eye infections.

Corneal damage

The cornea is the outer layer of your eyes. Use Fml Neo Eye Drops with caution and avoid using it for a longer duration than prescribed as it may cause thinning of the cornea and small ulcerations (open sores).

Driving vehicles and operating machines

Fml Neo Eye Drops may cause short term blurring of vision, burning sensation or discomfort in your eyes when installed in your eyes. Avoid driving vehicles and operating heavy machines immediately after using this medication.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Fml Neo Eye Drops. And if a dose is skipped, do not add it up to the next dose.

Overdose

Never use more than the recommended drops of Fml Neo Eye Drops. Seek emergency medical attention in case of an overdose with this medicine.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Colistin

Tacrolimus

Vancomycin

Capreomycin

Disease interactions

Ocular Toxicities

Use Fml Neo Eye Drops with extreme caution if you have a history of Cataracts (clouding of clear eye lens), Glaucoma (blurred vision caused due to increased fluid pressure inside your eyeball) as it may worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Fml Neo Eye Drops is for external use only. Administer it as directed by your doctor. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any side effects. Avoid using contact lenses for 15 minutes after installing these eye drops as it may cause discolouration of your lenses. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to your eyes as it may get contaminated for the next use. Do not share the same eye drop with others as there is a higher chance of spreading eye infections if the medicine is contaminated. Do not use this medicine for more than one week unless prescribed by your doctor as it may cause side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Fml Neo Eye Drops is a combination of Neomycin and Fluorometholone. Neomycin kills the bacteria by blocking the production of certain proteins that are required for their growth. Fluorometholone reduces the pain signals by blocking certain chemicals responsible for causing symptoms such as pain, redness, swelling and itching, etc.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Aminoglycosides, Opthalmic antibiotics, Glucocorticoids, Opthalmic steroids

Schedule

Schedule H

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