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Can I Conceive While Using Fluorometholone Acetate For Eye Disorder?

I am planning a second baby however I recently contracted a severe case of Conjunctivitis which caused an additional Corneal Infection (dots on the cornea). I was prescribed 2 eye drops

1) Moxifloxin Hydrochloride Opthalmic Solution
2) Fluorometholone Acetate Opthalmic suspension

I have been informed through the drug information sheet that Number 2 is a steroid drop and while there is no information on its affect on human unborn babies it is advisable that it should not be taken by pregnant women. It is a Pregnancy Category C drug.

My question is the effects of the use of the above medicines prior to conceiving a baby as well as information on how long I should wait before planning a baby to ensure no complications occur

Thanks and Regards

M
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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