PREDNISOLONE ACETATE
PREDNISOLONE ACETATE is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: PREDNISOLONE ACETATE; Generic name: PREDNISOLONE ACETATE; Manufacturer: Pacific Pharma, Inc..
| Brand name | PREDNISOLONE ACETATE |
|---|---|
| Generic name | PREDNISOLONE ACETATE |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Pharma, Inc. |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension 1% is indicated for the treatment of steroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Shake well before using. Instill one to two drops into the conjunctival sac two to four times daily. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosing frequency may be increased if necessary. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely. If signs and symptoms fail to improve after 2 days, the patient should be re-evaluated (see PRECAUTIONS ). |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Prolonged use of corticosteroids may result in posterior subcapsular cataract formation and may increase intraocular pressure in susceptible individuals, resulting in glaucoma with damage to the optic nerve, defects in visual acuity and fields of vision. Prolonged use may also suppress the host immune response and thus increase the hazard of secondary ocular infections. If this product is used for 10 days or longer, intraocular pressure should be routinely monitored even though it may b |
| Active ingredient(s) | PREDNISOLONE ACETATE |
| Route | OPHTHALMIC |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1474d1df-70b6-4b1e-86d1-3349aa6d42fb |