Adult Dosing
Ocular inflammation
prednisolone sodium phosphate, Pred forte, Pred mild
- 1-2 gtt in eye(s) bid-qid
Note: May administer more frequently during initial 24-48 hrs
Ocular inflammation
prednisolone acetate, Omnipred
Pediatric Dosing
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established
[Outline]
See Supplemental Patient Information
- Glaucoma with damage to the optic nerve, defects in visual acuity and fields of vision, and in posterior subcapsular cataract formation may occur on long term use of corticosteroids. Long term use may also suppress the host immune response and thus increase the hazard of secondary ocular infections
- Various ocular diseases and long-term use of topical corticosteroids induces corneal and scleral thinning
- Use of topical corticosteroids in the presence of thin corneal or scleral tissue leads to perforation
- Acute purulent infections of the eye may be masked or activity may be enhanced by the presence of corticosteroid medication
- Routinely monitor intraocular pressure even though it may be difficult in children and uncooperative patients if this drug is used for
10 days - Frequently check intraocular pressure
- Delay in healing and increase in the incidence of bleb formation may occur on usage of steroids after cataract surgery
- Prolongation of the course and exacerbation of the severity of many viral infections of the eye (including herpes simplex may occur on usage of ocular steroids
- Exercise great caution during employment of a corticosteroid medication for the treatment of patients with a history of herpes simplex
- Frequently perform slit lamp microscopy
- This drug is ineffective in mustard gas keratitis and sjogren’s keratoconjunctivitis
- Examine patient with the aid of magnification such as slit lamp biomicroscopy and where appropriate fluorescein staining and thereafter make initial prescription or renewal of the medication if necessary
- Re-evaluate the patient if signs and symptoms fail to improve after two days
- As long-term local corticosteroid application is associated with fungal infections of the cornea fungal invasion may be suspected on persistent corneal ulceration; when appropriate take fungal cultures
- Monitor intraocular pressure if this product is used for 10 days
Cautions: Use cautiously in
Supplemental Patient Information
- Advise patients to discontinue use of the medication and consult a physician if inflammation or pain persists for >48 hrs or becomes aggravated
- Advise patients to avoid touching the bottle tip to eyelids or to any other surface for prevention of contamination
Pregnancy Category:C
Breastfeeding: Limited literature indicates that maternal doses of prednisolone up to 50 mg/day produces low levels in milk and unexpected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants. With high maternal doses advise patients to avoid breastfeeding for 4 hrs after a dose to decrease the dose received by the infant. This information is based upon LactMed database (available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT last accessed 24 May 2011. As potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants exists, a decision should be made for discontinuing nursing or to discontinue the drug taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
US Trade Name(s)
- Omnipred
- Pred forte
- Pred mild
US Availability
prednisolone sodium phosphate (generic)
- OPTH SOLN: 0.125%
- OPTH SOLN: 1%
prednisolone acetate (generic)
Omnipred, Pred forte
Pred mild
Canadian Trade Name(s)
- Diopred
- Pred forte
- Pred mild
Canadian Availability
prednisolone sodium phosphate (generic)
- OPTH DROPS: 0.5%
- OPTH DROPS: 1%
prednisolone (generic)
- OPTH SUSP: 1%
- OPTH SUSP: 0.12%
Diopred
Pred forte
Pred mild
UK Trade Name(s)
UK Availability
prednisolone sodium phosphate (generic)
Pred forte
Australian Trade Name(s)
Australian Availability
prednisolone sodium phosphate (generic)
[Outline]
Pricing data from www.DrugStore.com in U.S.A.
- Pred Mild 0.12 % SUSP [Bottle] (ALLERGAN)
10 % = $46.2
30 % = $121.8 - Pred Forte 1 % SUSP [Bottle] (ALLERGAN)
5 % = $42
15 % = $111.29 - Pred Forte 1 % SUSP [Bottle] (ALLERGAN)
15 % = $104.99
45 % = $293.98 - Pred Mild 0.12 % SUSP [Bottle] (ALLERGAN)
5 % = $39.29
15 % = $93.86 - Omnipred 1 % SUSP [Bottle] (ALCON VISION)
10 % = $95.93
30 % = $268.16 - Pred Forte 1 % SUSP [Bottle] (ALLERGAN)
10 % = $69.99
30 % = $209.93
Warning: This pricing information is subject to change at the sole discretion of DS Pharmacy. For the most current and up-to-date pricing information, please visit drugstore.com.
