Prednisolone Ophthalmic

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

Prednisolone 0.12% (Pred Mild®) eye drops is used to treat mild to moderate non-infectious eye allergies and inflammation, including damage caused by chemical and thermal burns.

Prednisolone 1% (Pred Forte®) eye drops is 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.

Prednisolone 0.12% and 1% are available only with your doctor's prescription.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Blindness
• blurred vision
• burning, dry, itching eyes
• change in vision
• decreased vision
• difficulty in focusing
• drooping of the upper eyelids
• eye discharge, excessive tearing
• feeling of having something in the eye
• redness, irritation, pain, swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
• sensitivity of the eye to light
• slow wound healing

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Change in taste
• headache
• loss of taste

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

• Omnipred
• Pred Forte
• Pred Mild

Hypersensitivity to prednisolone, any component of the formulation, or other corticosteroids; acute untreated purulent ocular infections; viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva (eg, epithelial herpes simplex keratitis [dendritic keratitis], vaccinia, varicella); mycobacterial infection of the eye; fungal diseases of ocular structures; use after uncomplicated removal of a superficial corneal foreign body (prednisolone sodium phosphate solution only)

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.

Frequency not defined.

Infection: Secondary ocular infection

Ophthalmic: Accommodation disturbance, blepharoptosis, conjunctival hyperemia, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcer, glaucoma, increased intraocular pressure, keratitis, optic nerve damage, mydriasis, subcapsular posterior cataract

Miscellaneous: Wound healing impairment

Monitor IOP in any patient receiving treatment for ≥10 days.

Use the medication as soon as you remember the missed dose. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and use the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Do not wear any contact lens that has not been approved by your doctor.

Do not use prednisolone ophthalmic while you are wearing contact lenses. This medication may contain a preservative that can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and cause discoloration. Wait at least 15 minutes after using prednisolone ophthalmic before putting your contact lenses in.

Do not use any other eye medications unless your doctor has prescribed them.

Prednisolone ophthalmic can cause side effects that may impair your vision. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to see clearly.