Medicine Overview of AFM 0.10% Eye Drop
AFM belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to treat redness and swelling in the eyes that may be due to infection or allergy. It reduces swelling, itching, and soreness after any eye injuries or eye surgery.
AFM should be used in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Never use it if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Wash your hands thoroughly before applying the medicine. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. Continue using it regularly to get the most benefit from it.
It may cause eye irritation, burning sensation, or watery eyes. These side effects are usually temporary and resolve with time. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a short time, do not drive or operate other machines until your vision is clear. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult with your doctor before using this medicine.
- Redness and swelling in the eye
- Eye irritation
- Burning sensation
- Watery eyes
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Your doctor has prescribed AFM to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.
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Do not use AFM for more than the prescribed duration as it may cause glaucoma or secondary infection.
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Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
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Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
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Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
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Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
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If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
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Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Adults:
Instill 1-2 drops into conjunctival sac 2-3 times daily.
Dose may be increased to 1 drop hourly during first 24-48 hr.
Children (above 2 years of age):
Instill 1-2 drops into conjunctival sac 2-3 times daily.
Dose may be increased to 1 drop hourly during first 24-48 hr.
Glaucoma (check intraocular pressure periodically), history of herpes simplex fungal or bacterial infections. Not to be used in mustard gas keratitis and Sjogren’s keratoconjunctivitis. May cause corneal and scleral thinning which may lead to perforation in serious cases. Use of steroids after cataract surgery may prolong healing time and increase bleb formation. Pregnancy, lactation; children <2 yr.
Mild burning sensation, reversible increase in intra ocular pressure (IOP), reactive hyperemia/rebound effect, cataract & corneal defects, glaucoma, systemic effects (chronic use).
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; not recommended
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