Pred Fort Eye Drops 5 ml

Description

PRED FORTE™ belongs to a group of medicines known as steroidal (anti-inflammatory drugs). PRED FORTE™ is used in adults for the short-term treatment of eye inflammation when the presence of viral, fungal and bacterial agents have been ruled out. It reduces the irritation, burning, redness and swelling of the eye caused by chemicals, heat, radiation, allergy, or foreign objects in the eye. How to use The recommended dose is one or two drops into the affected eye(s) two to four times daily. During the first two days of treatment you may be asked to apply the drops as often as every hour. Instructions for Use You must not use the bottle if the tamper-proof seal on the bottle neck is broken before you first use it. Apply your eye drops in the following way 1. Wash your hands. Shake the bottle well before use. Tilt your head back and look at the ceiling. 2. Gently pull the lower eyelid down until there is a small pocket. 3. Turn the bottle upside down and squeeze it to release one or two drops into each eye that needs treatment. 4. Let go of the lower lid and close your eye. Press your finger against the corner of your eye (the side where your eye meets your nose) for one minute. To avoid eye injury and contamination, do not let the tip of the dropper touch your eye or anything else. Replace and tighten the cap straight after use. Wipe off any excess liquid from your cheek with a clean tissue. The proper application of your eye drops is very important. If you have any questions ask your doctor or pharmacist. Warnings and precautions Do not use PRED FORTE™ If you are allergic to: prednisolone, benzalkonium chloride or any of the other ingredient of this medicine. (Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include swelling of the face, lips and throat, itching, redness or rash around the eye, body rash, hives, wheeziness, feeling faint or shortness of breath. Contact your doctor or seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of these symptoms) If you suffer from tuberculosis of the eye If you have previously had herpes simplex Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor before using PRED FORTE™ if you suffer from, or have in the past suffered from: Eye ulcers or have had a disease or treatment to the eye that caused the tissue to become thin You have glaucoma or are being treated for raised pressure within the eye You have had surgery for cataracts Bacterial, viral or fungal eye infections Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances. Side Effects You should see your doctor immediately if you experience: Ulcers on the surface of the eye Severe pain in the eye You should see your doctor if any of the following effects prove troublesome or if they are long-lasting: Allergic reaction Headache Increased pressure within the eye Centre of the eye becomes cloudy (cataracts) A feeling that something is in your eye Eye infections (bacterial, fungal or viral) Eye irritation Red eye Visual impairment, blurred or poor vision Pupil dilation Change in sense of taste Rash or itching Storage Information Do not store above 25°C. Do not refrigerate or freeze. Throw the bottle away 28 days after opening, even if there is solution remaining. Drug Interactions Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Some medicines may increase the effects of Pred Forte and your doctor may wish to monitor you carefully if you are taking these medicines (including some medicines for HIV: ritonavir, cobicistat). Ingredients The active substance is prednisolone acetate The other ingredients are: benzalkonium chloride - polysorbate 80 - boric acid - sodium citrate - sodium chloride - disodium edetate - hypromellose - hydrochloric acid/sodium hydroxide - purified water. Specifications PRED FORTE™ is a sterile eye drop suspension in a plastic bottle. Each carton contains one plastic bottle with a screw cap.