Pred Forte 10 mL Eye Drop

Pred Forte 10 mL Eye Drop is a prescription eye drop that contains prednisolone, a corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation in the eye. Each drop delivers prednisolone in an ophthalmic solution from the 10 mL bottle, and this strength is used to treat steroid-responsive eye inflammation rather than eye infections. It is commonly prescribed for conditions such as allergic or post-surgical eye inflammation, uveitis, and other inflammatory eye problems. Pred Forte 10 mL Eye Drop should be used exactly as directed by an eye doctor because prolonged or inappropriate use can raise eye pressure or worsen infection.

How it works: Prednisolone works by calming the immune response in the eye, which lowers swelling, redness, and irritation. As an eye drop, Pred Forte 10 mL Eye Drop delivers the medicine directly to the affected eye so it can act where inflammation is occurring.

Pred Forte 10 mL Eye Drop is a full-size multi-dose bottle, which makes it convenient when treatment is needed for more than a few days or when dosing is frequent. Compared with smaller trial-size packs, the 10 mL bottle is better suited to ongoing ophthalmic therapy and repeated daily use, but it still requires close monitoring by a doctor because steroid eye drops can have important eye-related risks.

• Eye inflammation
• Allergic eye inflammation
• Uveitis
• Post-operative eye swelling
• Steroid-responsive ocular inflammation

• Wash your hands before using Pred Forte 10 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye without touching the dropper tip.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes and press lightly at the inner corner of the eye if instructed.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Shake the bottle only if your pharmacist or label instructions say to do so; many ophthalmic suspensions require shaking before use, but follow the specific label.
• Do not wear contact lenses during active eye inflammation unless your doctor says it is safe to do so.

Pred Forte 10 mL Eye Drop is supplied as a 10 mL ophthalmic bottle, not as a pill or tablet dose. The exact number of drops and how often you use it may range from several times a day at first to less frequent use as symptoms improve; your doctor decides the schedule and the longest duration. There is no universal maximum daily dose for all patients because the dose is individualized, and higher-frequency use should only be done under medical supervision.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Prednisolone may include:

• Temporary blurred vision after instilling the drops
• Mild stinging or burning in the eye
• Eye irritation or discomfort
• Watery eyes
• Headache
• Increased eye pressure with longer use, which may be more likely with frequent or prolonged treatment

• Use only in the eye; do not inject or swallow Pred Forte 10 mL Eye Drop.
• This is a steroid eye medicine, so it should not be used for untreated eye infections unless your doctor specifically directs it.
• Long-term or frequent use can increase eye pressure and raise the risk of glaucoma or cataracts.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of glaucoma, herpes simplex eye infection, or recent eye surgery.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface to avoid contamination.
• Contact lens wear may need to be avoided during treatment because preservatives and inflammation can irritate the eyes.
• Vision may be blurred right after dosing, so be careful with driving or activities that need clear sight until your vision clears.

• Other ophthalmic steroids, which may increase steroid-related eye effects
• Other eye medicines, which may need spacing by several minutes
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ritonavir or ketoconazole may increase systemic steroid exposure if absorbed significantly
• Vaccines may be less effective during prolonged corticosteroid use, especially with higher exposure
• Topical eye medications that lower eye pressure may interact with monitoring plans if steroid-induced pressure rise occurs

Store Pred Forte 10 mL Eye Drop at room temperature, keep the bottle tightly closed, and protect it from contamination and excessive heat or freezing; discard it after the labeled in-use period or when your pharmacist advises.