Florom-N drops 0.1% / 0.35%

About Florom-N drops 0.1% / 0.35%

Florom-N Drops Uses

• Inflamed eyes with a bacterial infection
• Bacterial conjunctivitis with redness and swelling
• Infected eye surface irritation after minor injury, when a doctor advises
• Steroid responsive eye inflammation where infection risk is present

Florom-N Drops Benefits

• Treats infection and inflammation in one bottle
• Reduces redness, swelling and discomfort
• Convenient for short courses under supervision

What Experts Say

Florom-N pairs fluorometholone, a corticosteroid, with neomycin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. One part calms inflammation while the other kills susceptible bacteria. It suits situations where a doctor suspects bacteria are involved along with inflammation. Improvement is often seen within two to three days.

Eye specialists use this kind of combination when swelling and infection occur together. Neomycin is well known to trigger contact allergy, so eyelid itching or swelling needs prompt review. Regular reviews help confirm that the infection is clearing on schedule. Courses are typically limited to about a week, then reviewed.

The steroid content means the course should be short. Prolonged use can raise eye pressure and let resistant germs or fungi grow, so follow-up with the eye doctor is important. Patients should stop and call the doctor if the eyelids swell or itch badly. Never share the bottle, since eye infections spread easily between people, and finish only the prescribed course.

Drug Class

• Ophthalmic corticosteroid and aminoglycoside antibiotic combination
• Anti-inflammatory and antibacterial eye drop

Florom-N drops 0.1% / 0.35% formula

• Fluorometholone
• Neomycin

Available forms

• Drops

How to use Florom-N drops 0.1% / 0.35%?

• Shake Florom-N well before every use.
• Put one to two drops in the affected eye as your eye doctor prescribes, generally two to four times daily.
• Complete the course as advised but do not use it longer than prescribed.
• Keep the dropper tip clean and wait five minutes before other eye drops.

Drug Interactions

• Other aminoglycoside antibiotics: Neomycin taken by mouth or injection adds to the risk of kidney and hearing problems.
• Other eye drops: Space them at least five minutes apart.
• Other corticosteroids: Combined steroid use can add to eye pressure and other steroid effects.

Risks and warnings

• Neomycin allergy: Contact allergy is common with neomycin, and people allergic to aminoglycosides should not use it.
• Eye pressure and cataract: The steroid can raise eye pressure and cause cataract with prolonged use.
• Viral and fungal infections: Not suitable for herpes or fungal eye infections, which the steroid can worsen.
• Resistant germs: Long use may allow resistant bacteria or fungi to grow.
• Contact lenses: Avoid lenses while using the drops unless your eye doctor allows it.

Florom-N Drops Side Effects

• Stinging or burning after use
• Temporary blurred vision
• Eye redness or itching
• Swelling or itching of the eyelids from allergy
• Raised eye pressure with long use
• Delayed healing of the eye surface
• Light sensitivity

Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool, dry place away from heat and light.
• Keep the cap tightly closed.
• Discard four weeks after first opening.
• Keep out of reach of children.