Prednisolone Eye Drops: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Prednisolone Eye Drops
| Generic name | prednisolone acetate / prednisolone sodium phosphate |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Corticosteroid (ophthalmic steroid) |
| Forms | Ophthalmic solution (prednisolone sodium phosphate 1%) |
Prednisolone eye drops are a steroid medicine given directly into the eye. They come as an ophthalmic suspension (prednisolone acetate) or an ophthalmic solution (prednisolone sodium phosphate) and are used for a short time to reduce swelling and irritation in the eye.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.