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Pred Forte (U.S.N.L.M.)
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| Dosing | 1 or 2 drops bid to qid. More often in the first 48 hours if necessary. Taper | |
| Chem Specs | prednisolone acetate 1.0%, (1/8% seldom rx'd ) | |
| Quantities | 5ml, 10ml, 15ml | |
| Cost | 22.00/10ml generic | |
| Class | Acetate suspension corticosteroid. | |
| Action | Anti-inflammatory | |
| Usage | Indicated for the treatment of steroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe. |
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| Good penetration; best anti-inflammatory efficacy. Suited for the more severe ocular inflammations. Generic is often depricated. |
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| Contraindications | Most viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis, vaccinia, and varicella, mycobacterial and fungal disease. Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation and to other corticosteroids. |
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| Pediatric use | Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. | |
| Pregnancy | Category C | |
| Fungal and bacterial overgrowth, cataract formation, globe perforation possible with long term use. Commonly: Econopred Plus (Alcon), Pred Forte (Allergan) |
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