Generic name:prednisolone (ophthalmic route) [ pred-NIS-oh-lone ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 23, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- AK-Pred
- Econopred Plus
- Inflamase
- Ocu-Pred
- Ocu-Pred-A
- Omnipred
- Pred Forte
- Pred Mild
- Prednisol
In Canada
- Minims prednisoLONE 0.5%
Available Dosage Forms:
- Suspension
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Ophthalmologic Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid
Uses for Prednisol
Prednisolone eye drops is used to treat mild to moderate non-infectious eye allergies and inflammation, including damage caused by chemical and thermal burns.
Prednisolone eye drops is also used to treat inflammation of the eyes caused by certain conditions.
Prednisolone is a steroid medicine that is used to relieve the redness, itching, and swelling caused by eye infections and other conditions.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Prednisol
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of Omnipred® eye drops in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Pred Forte® and Pred Mild® eye dro...
