Benzalkonium chloride is used as an antiseptic agent in ophthalmic preparations, skin care products, contact lens solutions, etc.

It is also used in medications for the relief of burns, cuts, local swelling of the skin and the mouth.

Benzalkonium Chloride works as aantiseptic and preservative that helps prolong shelf life of medicines.

Major & minor side effects for Benzalkonium chloride

• Severe skin rash and hives
• Blistering and peeling of skin
• Difficulty in breathing
• Swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• Signs and symptoms of infection
• Swelling and redness at the application site
• Skin irritation

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless necessary.

Benzalkonium chloride may interact with many other medicines and may cause adverse effects.

This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age unless prescribed by the pediatrician.

This medicine is not recommended for use in case of severe burns or cuts since the risk of severe skin irritation is significantly high.     

This medicine is not recommended for use in case of animal bites and deep puncture wounds since the risk of severe skin irritation is significantly high.

This medicine is not recommended for use if a large area of the skin is to be treated. 

Fluorometholone is used to treat eye conditions caused by inflammation (swelling). This medicine is a corticosteroid (steroid medicine) that helps reduce the swelling in the eye.

Fluorometholone is a steroid. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that cause redness and swelling in the eye.

Major & minor side effects for Fluorometholone

• Blurred vision
• Burning or itching of eyes
• Redness of the eye
• Dry eyes
• Discharge from eyes
• Eye discomfort

• This medicine should be used with caution in children and only under the supervision of your doctor.
• This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless necessary. 
• This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of cataracts, glaucoma, or increased intraocular pressure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
• This medicine may slow or delay healing and increase the risk of a bleb formation. 
• Patients are advised to remove contact lenses prior to the administration of this medicine.
• This medicine may cause blurred vision or other vision changes in some patients. 
• This medicine comes in two formulations, fluorometholone and fluorometholone acetate. Formulations containing fluorometholone are not recommended for use in patients less than 2 years of age while formulations containing fluorometholone acetate are not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.