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Lon 1Mg Eye Drop

Manufacturer :  Pharmtak Ophtalmics India Pvt Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Fluorometholone
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Lon 1Mg Eye Drop

Lon 1Mg Eye Drop is used for the treatment of eye inflammations such as swelling, redness or pain. This medication falls under a class of drugs known as corticosteroid. Lon 1Mg Eye Drop is sold under various brand names.

On using Lon 1Mg Eye Drop you may experience side effects such as enlarged pupils, vision problems, itchiness, headache, sensitive eyes, nausea, vomiting, redness and swelling. Consult a doctor if your reactions continue and become worse over time.

Do not use Lon 1Mg Eye Drop if: you are allergic to the medication, you are suffering from a viral infection, you are pregnant or are planning to conceive anytime soon or are breastfeeding a baby, you have any allergies to foods or substances, you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medications, you have a condition of thin eye tissues and if you have recently had an eye surgery.

The dosage should ideally be prescribed by your doctor depending on your condition. The usual adult dose is about 0.1 % or 1 drop into each infected eye. You should repeat this four times a day. In case of a missed dose do not club two doses at once.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    What are the uses of Lon 1Mg Eye Drop

    • Allergic Disorders

    • Eye Disorder

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Lon 1Mg Eye Drop ?

    • Electrolyte Imbalance

    • Redistribution/Accumulation Of Body Fat

    • Bone Degradation

    • Increased Risk Of Infection

    • Muscle Disorders

    • Increased Blood Pressure

    • Altered Bone Growth

    • Skin Scar

    • Dilation Of The Pupil Of The Eye

    • Behavioural Changes

    • Cataract

    • Increased Glucose Level In Blood

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Lon 1Mg Eye Drop

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No interaction found

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Lon 1mg eye drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Lon 1Mg Eye Drop ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Lon 1Mg Eye Drop , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication behaves as an ophthalmic drug that is a synthetic glucocorticoid. It is used for the treatment of inflammatory eye disease. It works by preventing the release of various inciting agents.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

      References

      • Fluorometholone-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/fluorometholone

      • Fluorometholone-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00324

      • FLUOROMETHOLONE drop,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=FLUOROMETHOLONE

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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