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Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml Description
Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension treats external eye inflammation.
Which animals/pets is Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml for?
For use in horses, cats, and dogs.
Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml uses
Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension treats pain and inflammation caused by injury, surgery, or infection. It comes with a convenient dropper top for easy application.
What does Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml do?
Prednisolone acetate is a glucocorticoid medication. Based on weight, it has three to five times the anti-inflammatory strength of hydrocortisone. It inhibits the phagocytic migration, capillary dilation, fibrin deposition, and edema of the acute inflammatory response. It also prevents scar formation, collagen deposition, and capillary proliferation.
Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml side effects
Prolonged use could cause:
- Glaucoma and optic nerve damage
- Formation of posterior subcapsular cataracts
- Defects in fields of vision and visual acuity
- Suppression of the host immune response, leading to risk of secondary ocular infection
Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml ingredients
Prednisolone acetate (microfine suspension)
Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml overdose: What to do?
Contact your closest animal hospital.
What to know before using Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml
- Could cause blurry vision.
- Do not touch dropper opening to hands, eyes, or any other surface.
- Contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet experiences difficulty breathing, itching, or swelling of the face.
- Discuss all other eye drops and medications your pet is taking with your veterinarian prior to use.
How is Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml sold?
Prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension, USP 1% is supplied sterile in opaque white LDPE plastic bottles with droppers with white high impact polystyrene (HIPS) caps as follows:
- 5 mL in 10 mL bottle - NDC 60758-119-05
- 10 mL in 15 mL bottle - NDC 60758-119-10
- 15 mL in 15 mL bottle - NDC 60758-119-15
Manufacturer
Sandoz
Tips for using Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml
If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and apply the next one as directed. Never give a double dose.
Overview
Shake well before using. Instill one to two drops into the conjunctival sac two to four times daily. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosing frequency may be increased if necessary. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely.
Main Ingredients
Chemical Name: 11ß,17, 21-Trihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3, 20-dione 21-acetate
Contains: Active: prednisolone acetate (microfine suspension) 1% Preservative: benzalkonium chlorideInactives: 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.
