PREDNISOLONE EYE DROPS
(Pred-Forte; Pred Mild)Standard Prescription
prednisolone eye drops__% __drops instill to ___eye(s) Q__H
Dosages
Initial Therapy in Severe Cases:
1 to 2 drops into conjunctival sac every hour during the day, Q2H during the night until favorable response is obtained.
Mild-Moderate Inflammation, or when favorable response is attained in Severe Cases:
1 to 2 drops Q4 to 12H
1 to 2 drops into conjunctival sac every hour during the day, Q2H during the night until favorable response is obtained.
Mild-Moderate Inflammation, or when favorable response is attained in Severe Cases:
1 to 2 drops Q4 to 12H
Mechanism of Action
Topical corticosteroid.
Forms Supplied
Eye drops: 0.12% (Pred Mild), 1% (Pred Forte)
Comments
Lowest effective concentration should be used.
If no improvement within several days, the drug should be discontinued and other therapy considered.
Increased intraocular pressure, cataract formation and delayed wound healing may occur.
If no improvement within several days, the drug should be discontinued and other therapy considered.
Increased intraocular pressure, cataract formation and delayed wound healing may occur.
References
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Last Edited
2019-08-24 04:04:36