Prednisolone Opthalmic
Uses of Prednisolone Opthalmic
Prednisolone Opthalmic eye drops are used to treat inflamed eye or injury in the cornea.
How Prednisolone Opthalmic Works
Prednisolone Opthalmic s a corticosteroid which works by reducing redness, swelling thus reducing inflammation in the eye.
Side Effects of Prednisolone Opthalmic
Glaucoma
Warnings
Kidney Safe If Prescribed
Dosage adjustment is not required as at low concentration, it does not produce any systemic effects.
Alcohol Safe
It is safe to consume alcohol with Prednisolone Opthalmic as there is no drug interaction between them
Pregnancy Limited Data
The safety of Prednisolone Opthalmic in human pregnancy is not established. Therefore, Prednisolone Opthalmic Eye should only be used for pregnant women after careful risk/benefit assessment by the doctor.
Driving Use With Care
Do not drive if this Prednisolone Opthalmic Ophthalmic affects your vision after application.
Liver Limited Data
There is no dose adjustment needed in liver disease as it is a topical medication with low systemic effect.
Lactation Limited Data
It is not known whether Prednisolone Opthalmic is excreted into the human breastmilk. It is not advisable to apply topical Prednisolone Opthalmic Eye on the chest to avoid accidental contact with the infant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Written by Dr Sri Viknarajan, MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)
Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
