home > drugs a-z list > omnipred (prednisolone acetate) drug center > omnipred (prednisolone acetate) drug

Omnipred

font size

Omnipred
(prednisolone acetate) Ophthalmic Suspension

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Omnipred (prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension) is an adrenocortical steroid product prepared as sterile ophthalmic suspension. The active ingredient is represented by the chemical structure:

Prednisolone Acetate Structural Formula Illustration

Established name: Prednisolone Acetate

Chemical name: Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,21-(acetyloxy)-11,17-dihydroxy-,(11β)-.

Each mL contains: Active: prednisolone acetate 1.0%. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01%. Vehicle: hypromellose. Inactives: dibasic sodium phosphate, polysorbate 80, edetate disodium, glycerin, citric acid and/or sodium hydroxide (to adjust pH), purified water.

What are the precautions when taking prednisolone acetate (Omnipred)?

Before using prednisolone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as sulfites found in some brands), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye infections, recent eye surgery, cataracts, glaucoma (open-angle type), severe nearsightedness (myopia), diabetes.

After you apply this drug, your vision may become temporarily unstable. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist...

Read All Potential Precautions of Omnipred »

Last reviewed on RxList: 10/31/2007
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

Omnipred - User Reviews

Omnipred User Reviews

Now you can gain knowledge and insight about a drug treatment with Patient Discussions.

Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Omnipred sorted by most helpful. Patient Discussions FAQs

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.


WebMD Daily

Get breaking medical news.