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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.

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

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