Prednisol ophthalmic

Generic name: Prednisolone (ophthalmic)
Drug class: Ophthalmic steroids

Usage of Prednisol ophthalmic

Prednisol (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine used to treat eye inflammation caused by allergies, severe acne, shingles (herpes zoster), eye injury, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.

Prednisol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prednisol ophthalmic side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Prednisol may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;

small white or yellow patches on the surface of your eye;

pain behind your eyes; or

signs of eye infection--swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage.

Common side effects of Prednisol may include:

mild stinging, burning, or irritation in your eyes.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Prednisol ophthalmic

You should not use Prednisol if you are allergic to it, or if you have an eye infection (including herpes simplex).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

glaucoma; or

cataracts.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

You should not breast-feed while using Prednisol.

Prednisol is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

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How to use Prednisol ophthalmic

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Shake the eye drops well just before each use.

Wash your hands before using eye medication.

Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.

Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed.

Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.

Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses. A preservative in Prednisol could permanently stain the lenses. Use the medicine at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 days of treatment.

If you use this medicine for longer than 10 days, you may need frequent vision tests to check the pressure inside your eyes.

Store this medicine in an upright position at room temperature. Do not freeze.

You should not stop using this medicine suddenly. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.

Warnings

You should not use Prednisol if you have an eye infection (including herpes simplex).

What other drugs will affect Prednisol ophthalmic

Medicine used in the eyes is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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