Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension USP 1.0%w/v

Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension USP 1.0%w/v

Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic suspension is a class of corticosteroid drug or ophthalmic anti-infectives. It is used to reduce eye irritation, redness, burning, and swelling due to chemicals, radiation, heat, infection, allergy, or foreign particles in the eye. Apart from this, it is sometimes administered after eye surgery.

Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension is a corticosteroid medication containing prednisolone. It function by suppressing the discharge of some chemical messengers in the body that lead to redness, itching, and swelling.

Use Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic suspension as directed by your doctor. The most frequent side effects of Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic suspension include stinging or burning sensations at the application site, redness, and blurred vision. These side effects stop eventually on their own without seeking medical attention. Still, you can talk to your doctor if these side effects happen frequently.

Benefits:

• Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic suspension acts by preventing the release of some chemical messengers in the body that result in redness, itching, and swelling.
• These act to relieve eye irritation, redness, burning, and swelling that are produced by chemicals, radiation, heat, infection, allergy, or foreign bodies in the eye.
• These work by reducing the synthesis of some chemicals that produce inflammation of the eyes.

Uses:

• Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic suspension is employed for the diminishment of inflammation in a number of eye conditions like conjunctivitis, keratitis, and uveitis. Consequently, abates redness, puffiness, burning, and discomfort.
• Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic suspension can be employed to diminish post-operative inflammation following eye operations.
• Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic suspension is applicable in patients suffering from allergic conjunctivitis in order to alleviate the inflammation and burning associated with allergens like dust, pollen, or pet dander.

Directions to Use:

• Take the medication as directed by your physician regarding dosage and timing.
• Lie down and tilt your head back.
• Gently pull down your lower eyelid using your index finger and create a pocket.
• Instill the drops recommended by the doctor into the lower eyelid pocket.
• Close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Avoid touching the dropper tip or other dispensing tip with any surface, as this can contaminate the solution.

Storage:

Keep this solution in a dry, cool place. Do not store this solution within the reach of children and pets. Do not store this in direct sunlight.

Dosage:

Use this suspension in a precise dose as prescribed by your healthcare professional. Instill the recommended drops of this suspension in your eyes as advised by your healthcare professional.

Side Effects:

• Burning
• Eye irritation
• Watering of the eyes
• Blurred vision
• Itching
• Swelling

Precautions:

• Your physician has prescribed Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension to help decrease the swelling (inflammation) and redness of the eye.
• Do not use Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension longer than prescribed by your physician, as glaucoma or secondary infection can result from prolonged use.
• Do not allow the dropper tip to touch any surface or your eye, in order to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
• Press the corner of the eye (near the nose) for approximately 1 minute shortly after instilling the drop.
• Wait a minimum of 5-10 minutes before administering the subsequent medication in the same eye to prevent dilution.
• Remove soft contact lenses before insertion of these eye drops and wait a minimum of 15 minutes before replacing your lenses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q. What is Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension? What is it for?

Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension is a type of medicine that comes under the category of steroids, or corticosteroids. It is utilized to get rid of swelling, itchiness, and redness in the eyes that could be due to an infection.

Q. Is Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension effective?

Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension works best if it is used in the amount and for the length of time recommended by your physician. Do not discontinue use even if you notice improvement in your symptoms. If you discontinue Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension too soon, the condition might recur or become worse.