Medicine Overview of Prednicort 1% Eye Drop
Prednicort belongs to a group of medicine called steroids. It is used for the treatment of redness and swelling in the eyes caused by infection or allergy. It provides relief from redness, itchiness and soreness by stopping the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Never use Prednicort if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Wash your hands before using it and shake the bottle well before each use. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor. Stopping the medication before time may allow the bacteria to continue their growth, which may result in return of the infection.
The most common side effects of Prednicort are burning sensation, irritation, or blur the vision temporarily. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time, do not drive until your vision is clear.
- Redness and swelling in the eye
- Burning sensation
- Eye irritation
- Watery eyes
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Your doctor has prescribed Prednicort to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.
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Do not use Prednicort for more than the prescribed duration as it may cause glaucoma or secondary infection.
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Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
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Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
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Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
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Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
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If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
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Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
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Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Prednicort. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
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Do not stop taking Prednicort suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Ophthalmic
Conjunctivitis
Adult: Instill 1-2 drops into the affected eye(s) 2-4 times daily. Higher frequency may be used during the initial 24-48 hr, if needed.
Raised IOP and reduced visual function with possible development of glaucoma and infrequent optic nerve damage, posterior subcapsular cataract formation and delayed wound healing.
Fungal and viral infections of the cornea are particularly may develop coincidentally with long-term applications of steroid.
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