Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used in the treatment of post-operative eye pain and inflammation. It is also used to relieve pain and swelling in the eyes caused by infection or allergy.

Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop 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 before using it and shake it well before each use. 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.

Uses of Flupred Ophthalmic Emulsion

Post-operative eye pain and inflammation

Benefits of Flupred Ophthalmic Emulsion

In Post-operative eye pain and inflammation

Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes after an operation of the eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.

Side effects of Flupred Ophthalmic Emulsion

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Flupred

Eye irritation
Burning sensation
Watery eyes

How to use Flupred Ophthalmic Emulsion

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

How Flupred Ophthalmic Emulsion works

Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop is a topical steroid (an anti-inflammatory medicine). It works by stopping the release of certain natural substances in the eye that are responsible for pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To reduce the amount of Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Driving

UNSAFE

Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop

₹156.0/Ophthalmic Emulsion

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop to treat inflammation and pain associated with eye surgery.
Do not use Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop for more than the prescribed duration as it may cause glaucoma or secondary infection.
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.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins and derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Topical Glucocorticoids

Patient concerns

i have met an accident and as per x-ray left hand wrist joint is affected. pls check my reports attached. i have gone through surgery and plating is done. i want to know if plating and surgery was necessary or not.

Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

Please share the pics of pre-operative and post-operative X-rays

post operative care after squint surgry

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Protect eyes from water dust, smoke. Visit your doctor regularlyNo restrictions for food

User feedback

Patients taking Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop

Four Times A *

35%

Once A Day

25%

Thrice A Day

19%

Twice A Day

19%

Twice A Month

Once A Month

Alternate Day

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Flupred Ophthalmic Emulsion for?

Eye disorders

50%

Allergic cond*

33%

Others

17%

*Allergic conditions

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

48%

Average

30%

Poor

22%

What were the side-effects while using Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop?

No Side Effec*

100%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Flupred Ophthalmic Emulsion?

With or witho*

75%

With food

25%

*With or without food

Please rate Flupred 0.05% Eye Drop on price

Expensive

53%

Average

47%

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References

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Manufacturer/Marketer address

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Country of origin: India

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