| 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%, |
| Quantities | 5ml, 10ml, 15ml |
| Cost | Pred Forte (brand) 158.00 / 5ml generic 41.82/5ml |
| Class | Ketone based acetate 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. |
| Good penetration. Suited for the more severe ocular inflammations, but is not adequate therapy for posterior uveitis or panuveitis. Can take several weeks to be fully effective. |
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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. |
| Pediatric use | Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients is established. |
| Pregnancy | Category C. Teratogenic in mice at normal human ophthalmic dose. |
| Fungal and bacterial overgrowth, cataract formation, raised IOP, globe perforation possible with long term use. |
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| Commonly: Econopred Plus (Alcon), Omnipred (Alcon). Generic drop concentration and dose uniformity have been questioned.1 Consider Durezol. Pred Mild is the 1/8% preparation and is seldom prescribed. |