Here is a full profile for Prednisolone Eye Drops 1%:
✅ DESCRIPTION
Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension is a topical corticosteroid used to treat inflammation of the eye caused by infection, injury, surgery, or autoimmune conditions. It relieves redness, swelling, and discomfort by suppressing the immune response.
🧪 FORMULATION
- Active Ingredient:
- Prednisolone Acetate 1% (10 mg/mL)
- Form: Sterile ophthalmic suspension (not a solution) — shake well before use
- Preservative: Benzalkonium chloride (typically 0.01%)
- Other Excipients:
- Edetate disodium
- Polysorbate 80
- Sodium phosphate (monobasic and dibasic)
- Hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment)
- Purified water
🌿 NATURE
- Class: Corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory)
- Type: Synthetic glucocorticoid
- Mechanism of Action:
Inhibits the production of inflammatory mediators (prostaglandins, leukotrienes) → suppresses immune response → reduces swelling, pain, redness, and irritation in the eye
💊 USES
- Ocular Inflammation due to:
- Uveitis
- Iritis
- Conjunctivitis (non-infectious or allergic)
- Post-operative eye inflammation
- Keratitis
- Adjunct in eye infections, when used with appropriate antimicrobials
- Autoimmune eye conditions, such as scleritis or episcleritis
🌟 ADVANTAGES
- Fast-acting relief from inflammation and discomfort
- Reduces tissue damage caused by prolonged inflammation
- Can be used after eye surgery to promote healing
- Compatible with other ophthalmic agents (with spacing of 5–10 mins)
⚠️ PRECAUTIONS
- Local Side Effects:
- Burning or stinging
- Blurred vision (temporary)
- Increased intraocular pressure (IOP) with prolonged use
- Delayed wound healing
- Cataract formation (with long-term use)
- Secondary infections (fungal or bacterial)
- Contraindications:
- Active viral (e.g., herpes simplex), fungal, or tuberculosis eye infections
- Hypersensitivity to prednisolone or components
- Caution in:
- Glaucoma patients (monitor IOP)
- Children (use under medical supervision)
- Use only for short-term unless prescribed otherwise
- Important: This is a suspension — SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE.
🧊 STORAGE
- Store at 15°C to 25°C (room temperature)
- Do not freeze
- Protect from light
- Keep the bottle tightly closed
- Discard 4 weeks after opening
- Keep out of reach of children
- Avoid touching the dropper tip to any surface