Flucort Plus Eye Drop

Flucort Plus Eye Drop belongs to ophthalmic eye medications primarily used to treat bacterial eye infections and reduce swelling, itching, and redness. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is a common bacterial eye infection associated with the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid.

Flucort Plus Eye Drop is a combination of two drugs, namely: Tobramycin (antibiotic) and Fluorometholone (corticosteroid). Tobramycin belongs to the class of antibiotics that works by inhibiting the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby, it destroys bacteria. Fluorometholone belongs to the class of steroids that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Thereby, reduces the redness and swelling caused due to bacterial infections.

Use Flucort Plus Eye Drop as prescribed by your doctor. Flucort Plus Eye Drop is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use Flucort Plus Eye Drop for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience eye irritation, eye redness, itchy or swollen eyelids, mild burning or stinging sensation in the eye, or eye discomfort. Most of these side effects of Flucort Plus Eye Drop do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Flucort Plus Eye Drop or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Flucort Plus Eye Drop is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Flucort Plus Eye Drop. Drive only if your vision is clear as Flucort Plus Eye Drop may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using Flucort Plus Eye Drop and other eye drops.

Flucort Plus Eye Drop contains Tobramycin and Fluorometholone used to treat bacterial eye infections. Tobramycin is an antibiotic that inhibits the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby, it destroys bacteria. Fluorometholone is a corticosteroid that inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Thereby, reduces the redness and swelling caused due to bacterial infections.

• Eye irritation
• Eye redness
• Itchy or swollen eyelids
• Mild burning or stinging sensation in the eye
• Eye discomfort

If you are allergic to Flucort Plus Eye Drop or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Flucort Plus Eye Drop is not recommended for children below 1 year of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before using Flucort Plus Eye Drop. Drive only if your vision is clear as Flucort Plus Eye Drop may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Flucort Plus Eye Drop as it may cause discolouration of the soft contact lens. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using Flucort Plus Eye Drop and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Flucort Plus Eye Drop and cause eye infections.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Flucort Plus Eye Drop may interact with anti-HIV drugs (cobicistat, ritonavir).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have Parkinson’s disease, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), glaucoma or cataracts, inform your doctor before using Flucort Plus Eye Drop.

• COBICISTAT
• RITONAVIR

• Sleep for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours to rejuvenate your eyes naturally.
• Wash your eyes with clean water at least two to three times a day. Do not wash your eyes if you have undergone any eye surgery for at least 2 weeks.
• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
• Eat foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids such as sardines, mackerel, tuna, salmon, trout, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements.
• Cut down your coffee intake as it may increase pressure in the eye and replace coffee with green tea.
• Maintain a diet rich in antioxidants such as dark-green leafy vegetables, whole grains, citrus fruits, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, etc.
• Avoid consumption of processed foods such as high-fat meats, sugary foods, dairy products, and fast foods as they may increase inflammation.

• Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Flucort Plus Eye Drop as it may cause discolouration of soft contact lenses.
• If the infection persists or worsens after 7 days of using Flucort Plus Eye Drop, please consult an eye specialist.

Bacterial eye infections: The common bacterial eye infections are conjunctivitis, stye, or keratitis. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. It is a highly contagious infection that spread by secretions of the eye. Symptoms include redness, itchy, and discharge or crusting around the eye. A stye, a bump on the eyelid, is also a common eye condition. Keratitis, inflammation of the cornea, occurs due to frequent contact lenses, injury, diabetes, or surgery.