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Pred Forte Eye Drops
Drug Name
Prednisolone Ophthalmic
(pred niss' oh lone)
Other Names
Prednisolone Acetate,
AK-Pred, Econopred, Econopred Plus, Inflamase Forte,
Inflamase Mild, Pred Mild
WHY is this medication prescribed?
Prednisolone reduces the irritation, redness,
burning, and swelling of eye inflammation caused by
chemicals, heat, radiation, infection, allergy, or
foreign bodies in the eye. It sometimes is used
after eye surgery, like
cataract surgery or
lasik.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other
uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more
information.
HOW should this medicine be used?
Prednisolone comes as eyedrops and eye ointment.
Follow the directions on your prescription label
carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to
explain any part you do not understand. Use
prednisolone exactly as directed. Do not use more or
less of it or use it more often than prescribed by
your doctor.
If you are using the suspension form of prednisolone
eyedrops (Pred Forte, Pred Mild, Econopred,
Econopred Plus), shake the bottle well before each
dose.
It is not necessary to shake prednisolone eyedrop
solution (AK-Pred, Inflamase Mild, Inflamase Forte).
Continue to use prednisolone even if you feel well.
Do not stop using prednisolone without talking to
your doctor.
To use the eyedrops, follow these instructions:
1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
2. Use a mirror or have someone else put the drops
in your eye.
3. If using prednisolone suspension eyedrops, shake
the bottle well for 10 seconds.
4. Remove the protective cap. Make sure that the end
of the dropper is not chipped or cracked.
5. Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye
or anything else.
6. Hold the dropper tip down at all times to prevent
drops from flowing back into the bottle and
contaminating the remaining contents.
7. Lie down or tilt your head back.
8. Holding the bottle between your thumb and index
finger, place the dropper tip as near as possible to
your eyelid without touching it.
9. Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against
your cheek or nose.
10. With the index finger of your other hand, pull
the lower lid of the eye down to form a pocket.
11. Drop the prescribed number of drops into the
pocket made by the lower lid and the eye. Placing
drops on the surface of the eyeball can cause
stinging.
12. Close your eye and press lightly against the
lower lid with your finger for 2-3 minutes to keep
the medication in the eye. Do not blink.
13. Replace and tighten the cap right away. Do not
wipe or rinse it off.
14. Wipe off any excess liquid from your cheek with
a clean tissue. Wash your hands again.
To use the eye ointment, follow these
instructions:
1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
2. Use a mirror or have someone else apply the
ointment.
3. Avoid touching the tip of the tube against your
eye or anything else. The ointment must be kept
clean.
4. Tilt your head forward slightly.
5. Holding the tube between your thumb and index
finger, place the tube as near as possible to your
eyelid without touching it.
6. Brace the remaining fingers of that hand against
your cheek or nose.
7. With the index finger of your other hand, pull
the lower lid of your eye down to form a pocket.
8. Place a small amount of ointment into the pocket
made by the lower lid and the eye. A 2-inch strip of
ointment usually is enough unless otherwise directed
by your doctor.
9. Gently close your eyes and keep them closed for
1-2 minutes to allow the medication to be absorbed.
10. Replace and tighten the cap right away.
11. Wipe off any excess ointment from your eyelids
and lashes with a clean tissue. Wash your hands
again.
What SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS should I follow?
Before using prednisolone eyedrops or eye ointment,
• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are
allergic to prednisolone or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription
and nonprescription medications you are taking,
including vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had
glaucoma or diabetes.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to
become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you
become pregnant while using prednisolone, call your
doctor immediately.
What should I do if I FORGET A DOSE?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember it.
Use any remaining doses for that day at evenly
spaced intervals. However, if you remember a missed
dose at the time the next one is due, use only the
regularly scheduled dose. Do not apply a double dose
to make up for a missed one.
What SIDE EFFECTS can this medication cause?
Although side effects from prednisolone are not
common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of
these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
• temporary eye burning or stinging
• temporary blurred vision
If you experience the following symptom, call your
doctor immediately:
• eye pain
What STORAGE CONDITIONS are needed for this
medication?
Keep this medication in the container it came in,
tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store
it at room temperature and away from excess heat and
moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any
medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of
your medication.
What OTHER INFORMATION should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
Do not let anyone else use your medication. Ask your
pharmacist any questions you have about refilling
your prescription.
If you still have symptoms of eye irritation after
you finish the prednisolone, call your doctor.
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