FML NEO DROPS

Overview

FML NEO DROPS is a Schedule H antibiotic.

FML NEO DROPS is composed of: FLUOROMETHOLONE (0.1 %W/V), NEOMYCIN (0.35 %W/V)

Fluorometholone is a steroid medicine. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Fluorometholone ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat eye swelling caused by infections, injury, surgery, or other conditions.

Neomycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Neomycin is used to reduce the risk of infection during surgery of your intestines. Neomycin is also used to reduce the symptoms of hepatic coma. Neomycin is an antibiotic used to treat complications of liver disease, and can be used to prepare for abdominal surgery. Neomycin topical cream is used for minor cuts and burns.

Usage

FLUOROMETHOLONE is generally used to treat: Eyelid Inflammation
FLUOROMETHOLONE can address symptoms like: Eyes Itching

NEOMYCIN is generally used to treat: Escherichia Coli Infection, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Allergic Skin Disease, Bacterial Infection

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for FML NEO DROPS and its Constituents


Do not wear any contact lens that has not been approved by your doctor. Do not share this medication with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have. Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor tells you to. Fluorometholone can cause side effects that may impair your vision. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to see clearly.


  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • Take neomycin for the full course of treatment. Don’t stop taking the oral form of the medicine without first talking to your doctor.
  • Before using topical neomycin, tell your doctor if you’ve ever had kidney problems or kidney disease.

Common Side-Effects

FLUOROMETHOLONE : Eyes Blurred Vision, Eyes Burn, Eyes Pain
NEOMYCIN : Skin Rash, Diarrhoea, Hearing Loss, Loose Motion, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Increased Thirst, Weakness (generalized)

Rare Side-Effects

FLUOROMETHOLONE : Head Headache, Dizziness

Disease Interactions

NEOMYCIN can interfere with: Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Botulism, Hypocalcemia, Parkinsonism, Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, Acute Renal Failure, Colitis, Colonic Ischemia

Technical Classification

FLUOROMETHOLONE is categorized as: OPHTHALMIC STEROIDS / OPHTHALMIC PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTS
NEOMYCIN is categorized as: AMINOGLYCOSIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Every 6hrs59%
Others28%
3 Times Daily8%

How long was it prescribed?

21 Days24%
15 Days20%
7 Days16%
14 Days12%
10 Days8%
30 Days8%
5 Days8%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs11%
5 to 12yrs4%
12 to 18yrs7%
18 to 35yrs29%
35 to 50yrs20%
50 to 60yrs4%
60 to 70yrs13%
70yrs and above13%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females51%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Ophthalmologist98%
Physician2%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

MEZOL EYE-DPS59%
GENTEAL EYE DPS20%
REFRESH TEARS EYE-DPS16%
OFLOX EYE-DPS14%
OPTIVE EYE DROP14%
LACRIVUE EYE GEL DPS13%

Available Alternatives for FML NEO DROPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

FML NEO 0.35%W/V/0.1%W/V EYE DPSINR 100.25 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLUOROMETHOLONE 0.1 %W/V, NEOMYCIN 0.35 %W/V
FML NEO DROPSINR 110.21 for 5 ML EYE DROPFLUOROMETHOLONE 0.1 %W/V, NEOMYCIN 0.35 %W/V