Description
Overview
Product Introduction:
Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension contains Prednisolone (1% w/v), a corticosteroid that is used to treat inflammation in the eyes caused by infections, allergies, or post-surgery. It provides relief from symptoms such as redness, swelling, itching, and discomfort by reducing the release of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.
Composition:
- Active Ingredient: Prednisolone (1% w/v)
Uses of Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension:
- Redness and Swelling in the Eye: Pred Forte is used to treat eye inflammation caused by infections, allergies, or after eye surgery.
How Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension Works:
Pred Forte is a steroid medication that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers responsible for inflammation, redness, swelling, and itching in the eye.
Benefits of Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension:
- Treatment of Eye Inflammation: It helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, swelling, itching, and watering of the eyes due to infections, allergies, or surgeries. By reducing inflammation, Pred Forte helps you go about daily activities with greater comfort.
Directions for Use:
- External Use Only: Follow the dosage and duration instructions provided by your doctor.
- Before Use: Wash your hands thoroughly and shake the bottle well before each use.
- Application: Tilt your head back, hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it, and gently squeeze the dropper to instill the prescribed amount of medicine into the lower eyelid. Wipe off any excess liquid.
- Contact Lenses: Remove contact lenses before use and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.
Precautions:
- Seal: Do not use the suspension if the seal is broken before the first use.
- Discontinuation: Do not stop using the medicine without consulting your doctor. Stopping prematurely can lead to a recurrence of infection.
- Driving: If you experience blurred vision or changes in sight after using the drops, avoid driving or performing tasks that require clear vision.
Common Side Effects:
Most side effects are temporary and resolve on their own, but if they persist or worsen, consult your doctor.
- Burning sensation
- Eye irritation
- Watery eyes
- Blurred vision
- Systemic Effects (with prolonged use): Reduction in bone density, upset stomach, mood changes, weight gain, and behavioral changes.
Safety Information:
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Use with caution during pregnancy or breastfeeding; consult your doctor before use.
- Long-Term Use: Prolonged use of corticosteroids can have systemic effects, so it should be done under medical supervision.
Marketed By:
- Allergan India Pvt Ltd.
