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Eyfem

Eyfem KOBEC (Fluorometholone) is a 5ml sterile ophthalmic suspension (eye drops). It is used to treat eye inflammation, allergies, and swelling, for external use only.

Package Contains: Each pack of Eyfem contains 5ml eye drops in a dropper bottle & leaflet. Eyfem

Composition:

Each ml contains:

Fluorometholone U.S.P 1.0mg.

with: Benzalkonium chloride 0.004%, sodium chloride, edetate disodium, polysorbate 80, polyvinyl alcohol 14mg, and purified water.

Dosage: As directed by the Ophthalmologist.

Indications/ Uses: Eyfem is indicated for the treatment of corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe.

Dosage & Administration: 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac(s) 2 to 4 times daily. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be safely increased to 2 drops every hour or as directed by the ophthalmologist.

Adverse Reactions & Precautions:

  • Steroids may mask, activate, or enhance infection. If no improvement is observed after a few days of treatment, other measures should be followed.
  • Prolonged topical corticosteroid therapy is a possible factor in the formation of posterior subcapsular cataract, or may help in the occurrence of secondary eye infections from fungi or viruses.
  • Topical steroids, when used in diseases causing thinning of the cornea or sclera, may lead to
  • perforation of the globe.
  • Extended use of fluorometholone may cause an increase in IOP in certain cases, most of those with a family history of glaucoma. However, it is to be noted that the tendency to increase IOP is minimal with fluorometholone as compared with other corticosteroids.
  • Treatment should be continued with regular monitoring of IOP.
  • Prolonged use of topical steroids may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms Including fungi.
  • Corticosteroid medication requires great care while treating patients with a history of herpes simplex keratitis.

Use in Children: Safety and effectiveness have not been demonstrated in children in the age group 2 years or below.

Use in Pregnancy: The safety of the use of topical steroids during pregnancy has not been established.

Caution: Protect from sunlight. Keep away from children’s reach. Do not freeze.

Store between 15 °C and 30 °C; shake well before use; on prescription only.

Manufacturer & Buy Online:

Eyfem eye drops are manufactured by: Remington Pharmaceutical Industries Pvt Ltd.

This is the link to the manufacturer: https://www.remingtonpharma

Eyfem eye drops are marketed by: Kobec Pharmacals.

This is the link to the marketed company: https://www.kobeconline

You can buy this suspension online at: https://www.medishop.pk

You can also buy it at any nearby pharmacy.

 

By: Urooj