Flarex Ophthalmic Suspension

Flarex Ophthalmic Suspension belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat redness and swelling in the eyes that may be due to infection or allergy. It reduces swelling, itching, and soreness after any eye injuries or eye surgery.

Flarex Ophthalmic Suspension should be used in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Never use it if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Wash your hands thoroughly before applying the medicine. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. Continue using it regularly to get the most benefit from it.

It may cause eye irritation, burning sensation, or watery eyes. These side effects are usually temporary and resolve with time. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a short time, do not drive or operate other machines until your vision is clear. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult with your doctor before using this medicine.

• Redness and swelling in the eye

Redness and swelling in the eye
Flarex Ophthalmic Suspension helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, swelling, itching and watering of 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 cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zyofm

• Eye irritation
• Burning sensation
• Watery eyes

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Flarex Ophthalmic Suspension is a steroid. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness and swelling in the eye.

• Your doctor has prescribed Flarex Ophthalmic Suspension to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.

• Do not use Flarex Ophthalmic Suspension for more than the prescribed duration as it may cause glaucoma or secondary infection.

• Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.

• Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.

• Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.

• Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.

• If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.

• Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

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