Pred Forte
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Pred Forte
PRED FORTE®
(prednisolone acetate) Ophthalmic Suspension, USP 1% Sterile
DRUG DESCRIPTION
PRED FORTE® (prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension, USP) 1% is a topical anti-inflammatory agent for ophthalmic use.
Structural Formula:
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Chemical Name:
1113,17, 21-Trihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3, 20-dione 21-acetate
Contains: Active: prednisolone acetate (microfine suspension) 1.0% Preservative: benzalkonium chloride. Inactives: boric acid; edetate disodium; hypromellose; polysorbate 80; purified water; sodium bisulfite; sodium chloride; and sodium citrate. The pH during its shelf life ranges from 5.0 - 6.0.
Last reviewed on RxList: 5/6/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
Additional Pred Forte Information
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