Generic name: prednisolone acetate
Dosage form: ophthalmic suspension
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 23, 2022.
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DESCRIPTION
Prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension is an adrenocortical steroid product prepared as sterile ophthalmic suspension. The active ingredient is represented by the chemical structure:
Established name: Prednisolone Acetate
Chemical name: Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 21-(acetyloxy)-11,17-dihydroxy-,(11β)-.
Each mL contains: Active: prednisolone acetate 1.0%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Vehicle: hypromellose. Inactives: dibasic sodium phosphate, polysorbate 80, edetate disodium, glycerin, citric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH), purified water.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
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