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Pred Forte Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Pred Forte (prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension) is used to treat eye swelling caused by allergy, infection, injury, surgery, or other conditions. It is a steroid medicine. This medication is available in generic form. Rarely, side effects may include stinging/burning of the eyes for 1 to 2 minutes when you apply this medication.
The dosage and length of treatment with Pred Forte is based on the patient's medical condition and response to treatment. The usual dose is to instill one to two drops into the conjunctival sac two to four times daily. It is unlikely other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on Pred Forte used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. During pregnancy, Pred Forte should be used only when prescribed. It is not known if the medication in this product passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Our Pred Forte (prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.
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Pred Forte Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
PRED FORTE® (prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension) is indicated for the treatment of steroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe.
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Pred Forte Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- pain behind your eyes, sudden vision changes, severe headache;
- sudden eye irritation;
- blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights; or
- signs of new eye infection, such as swelling, draining, or crusting of your eyes.
Less serious s...
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Pred Forte Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.
HOW TO USE: Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine. Sterilize contact lenses according to the manufacturer's directions, and check with your doctor before you begin using them again.
If your doctor does approve the wearing of contact lenses during treatment with ...
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