METHKAP is the fusion of Fluorometholone Eye Drops that is used to treat eye redness and swelling; also, it is a member of the corticosteroid medication class. Fluorometholone Eye Drop is a steroid that works by inhibiting the production of particular chemical messengers that produce eye redness and swelling. It is also used to heal minor eye injuries and provide relief from inflammation by cleaning the eyes and preventing infections that are the main cause of swelling and inflammation. 

Get detailed information from the doctor, who is prescribing this medicine. The symptoms that it treats include pain, redness, swelling, itching, and watering of the eyes due to an infection, allergy, or even after an operation of the eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that are responsible for causing inflammation of the eyes. It aids the individual to go about their daily activities.

Uses of Fluorometholone Eye Drops

• It is used to treat the problem of redness and swelling in the eyes.
• It also reduces the swelling, itching, and soreness after any eye injuries or eye surgery.

Side Effects

Fluorometholone Eye Drops can cause some side effects that aren’t major in nature as they will go away with the passage of time. Consult a healthcare expert if they don’t go away with time.

• Burning sensation
• Eye irritation
• Watery eyes

Directions For Use

• They are to be administered by instilling one drop into the conjunctival sac two to four times a day.
• Stopping the treatment before completing it isn’t prescribed as it may cause the symptoms to come back easily and become untreatable.
• One must follow all the instructions that will be given by the doctor concerned.
• Use it as per the advice of the healthcare expert concerned with the treatment.

Safety Precautions

• One must also make sure to not use it for more than the prescribed time period as it can cause glaucoma or secondary infections.
• Also, tell the doctor if the side effects don’t go away after a certain period of time.
• In case the individual is having some other eye problem, then also it must be used after taking the advice of a healthcare expert.
• If allergic to any of this eye drop’s ingredients then also one must use it cautiously.
• Continue using it till the time period for which it is prescribed to be used.
• If using contact lenses then take them out and then instill the eye drops.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1 Does Fluorometholone Eye Drops Treats Pink Eye?

It is used to treat the problem of inflammation of parts of the conjunctiva and it also relieves redness and itching. Although it is not to be used under the condition of an undiagnosed red eye condition. 

2 Is Fluorometholone Eye Drops An Antibiotic?

No Fluorometholone Eye Drops aren’t an antibiotic as it is linked with a group of medicines called synthetic corticosteroid (glucocorticoid). 

3 Is Using Fluorometholone Eye Drops Safe?

Yes using Fluorometholone Eye Drops is completely safe when used as per the prescription of the doctor.