Taper the course of treatment slowly as the anterior chamber clears. Check within 3 to 5 days. When the anterior chamber is clear, gradually taper the drops and ibuprofen. For postoperative cataract care, TobraDex tobramycin dexamethasone, Alcon or Maxitrol neomycin, polymyxin b sulfates, dexamethasone, Alcon should be given four times daily for the first 7 days.
This treatment varies with the amount of inflammation after the surgery. With clear cornea and no-stitch cataract surgery, the postoperative treatment with Pred Forte may not need to be as intensive as the above treatment plan.
Check in 5 to 7 days to determine if drops should be tapered. With burns, an antibiotic is usually added to help prevent infection. Homatropine may be appropriate to reduce ciliary spasm and the risk of traumatic uveitis. Over-the-counter Benadryl Allergy diphenhydramine HCl, Warner-Lambert 25 mg and Naphcon A pheniramine maleate, naphazoline HCl, Alcon should be given four times a day, cold compresses should be used four times a day and saline rinses should be used four times a day.
Check on day 2 to determine how to taper the medications. To do so may increase the chance of too much medicine being absorbed into the body and the chance of side effects. This medicine is available in 2 forms: prednisolone 0.
Use only the brand of this medicine that your doctor prescribed. Different brands may not work the same way. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. If you are wearing contact lenses, remove them before putting the drops in your eyes. Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before putting your contact lenses back in.
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.
Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Your eye doctor will want to examine your eyes at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects, especially if you will be using this medicine for 10 days or longer.
Do not drive and do not use tools or machines until your vision is clear again. Prednisolone eye drops are used to treat short-term inflammatory eye conditions. They are usually prescribed by an eye specialist. They contain a corticosteroid sometimes called a 'steroid' which helps to relieve inflammation, redness and irritation. To make sure this is the right treatment for you, before you start using prednisolone drops it is important that your doctor knows:.
Along with their useful effects, eye drops can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains the most common ones associated with prednisolone eye drops. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your drops. Unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to a new medicine but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome. Occasionally people can be allergic to eye drops, particularly if the eye drops contain a preservative.
If you notice a rash around your eyes, or any swelling or itching, stop using the drops and contact a doctor for advice. If you are concerned about using this medication, discuss the benefits and risks of using this medication with your doctor. Breast-feeding: Corticosteroids pass into breast milk, however in an eye drop form, very little prednisolone acetate is absorbed into the body and available to pass into breast milk.
The use of corticosteroid eye drops, including prednisolone acetate, is considered to be safe while breast-feeding. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter non-prescription , and herbal medications that you are taking.
Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them.
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