What does FML mean on a prescription?

Overview. Fluorometholone is used to treat eye conditions caused by inflammation (swelling). This medicine is a corticosteroid (steroid medicine) that helps reduce the swelling in the eye. This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

What is FML eye drops used for?

FML® eye drops are used for the treatment of pain, swelling and redness of the eye (inflammation). The active ingredient in FML® eye drops, fluorometholone, acts by inhibiting the inflammation caused by certain irritations in the eye. FML® eye drops are only available with a doctor’s prescription from pharmacies.

What is the generic for FML?

Fluorometholone is a prescription drug. It comes as eye drops (ophthalmic suspension) and an eye ointment (ophthalmic ointment). Fluorometholone isn’t available as a generic drug. It’s only available as the brand-name drugs FML, FML Forte, and Flarex.

How long can you use FML?

You should not use FML for more than one week unless your doctor or eye specialist advises it.

When do I need to renew my FML-s prescription?

The initial prescription and renewal of the medication order beyond 20 milliliters of FML-S® ophthalmic suspension should be made by a physician only after examination of the patient with the aid of magnification, such as slit lamp biomicroscopy and, where appropriate, fluorescein staining.

What is the discount price for FML Forte?

FML Forte discount prices start at just $165.36! Fluorometholone is used to treat eye conditions caused by inflammation (swelling). This medicine is a corticosteroid (steroid medicine) that helps reduce the swelling in the eye. This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

How is this medicine ( FML ) best taken?

How is this medicine (FML) best taken? 1 Use as you have been told, even if your signs get better. 2 For the eye only. 3 Wash your hands before and after use. 4 Do not touch the container tip to the eye, lid, or other skin. 5 Gently pull down the lower lid and squeeze in how much the doctor told you to use. 6 (more items)

What to know about long term use of FML?

Use care when driving or doing other tasks that call for clear eyesight. Long-term use may raise the chance of cataracts or glaucoma. Talk with the doctor. Have your eye pressure checked if you are on FML (fluorometholone eye ointment) for a long time. Talk with your doctor.