Brand Name: Metalone Plus
Manufacturer: Incepta Pharmaceuticals
Indications
• Acute and chronic allergic non-infectious conjunctivitis and keratitis with severe swelling and intravascular injection
• Non-infectious inflammation of the anterior segment of the eye (including anterior uveitis, episcleritis and scleritis)
• Post-operative irritative conditions after strabismus; cataract & glaucoma surgery with supplementary antimicrobial therapy.
Dosage & Administration
Adults and children (above 2 years of age):
Instill 1-2 drops into conjunctivalsac 2-3 times daily. Dose may be increased to 1 drop hourly during first 24-48 hr.
Side Effects
Mild burning sensation, reversible increase in intra ocular pressure (IOP), reactive hyperemia/rebound effect, cataract & corneal defects, glaucoma, systemic effects (chronic use).
Precautions
• Prolonged use in pregnant women and infants should be avoided
• This medication should be used with caution in patients under treatment with MAO inhibitors
• Do not apply while wearing soft contact lenses. The lenses should be removed before application of the drops and not reinserted earlier than 15 minutes after use.
• Shake well before use.
Contraindications
This medication is contraindicated in following cases-
• Viral infection of cornea & conjunctiva caused by Herpes simplex etc
• Fungal infection of the cornea & conjunctiva
• Tuberculous infections
• Ulcerous processes of the cornea
• Hypersensitivity to any ingredients of this formulation.
Use in Pregnancy & Lactation
No adequate and well-controlled study of Fluorometholne Acetate & Tetrahydrozoline has been established during pregnancy & breast feeding. Therefore, this combination should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
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