Generic name: prednisolone (ophthalmic) [ pred-NIS-oh-lone-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: Omnipred, Pred Forte, Pred Mild, Prednisol, Econopred,
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Dosage forms: ophthalmic solution (sodium phosphate 1%); ophthalmic suspension (acetate 0.12%; acetate 1%; acetate 1% preservative-free)
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids
What is prednisolone ophthalmic?
Prednisolone ophthalmic (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.
Prednisolone ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use prednisolone if you have an eye infection (including herpes simplex).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use prednisolone 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-fee
