Is fluorometholone metabolised while penetrating the cornea and aqueous humour?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, fluorometholone is metabolised to a certain extent while penetrating the cornea and aqueous humour.

FMLAbbVie Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 13Document updated 2 October 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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fluorometholone · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Yes, fluorometholone is metabolised to a certain extent while penetrating the cornea and aqueous humour.

FMLAbbVie Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 13Document updated 2 October 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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