Prednisolone is used to treat inflammation of the eyes (red and painful) that is not caused by an infection.
Instil Prednisolone eye drops solution in the affected eye(s) exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not use more or less than instructed by your doctor.
To use the eye drop solution:
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before using the eye drops.
- Shake the bottle well before using.
- Tilt your head slightly backwards. With the index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Look upward and instil the required number of drops inside the lower eyelid.
- Close your eyes and do not blink for a few seconds. It is advisable to gently press the inner corner of the eyes for 1-2 minutes, this will help stop the solution from draining into your nose and throat.
- Wipe any excess liquid from your face with clean tissue.
- Replace and tighten the cap of the bottle.
Do not allow the tip of the dropper of this medicine to touch your eyes, eyelids, or any other surface. Recap the eye drop immediately after use. If the eye drop becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eyes.
Do not share your eye drops with anyone else.
Some brands of Prednisolone contain benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. This may discolour soft contact lenses and cause eye irritation. If you are wearing contact lenses, you should remove them before applying the eye drops. Wait for at least 15 minutes before reinserting your lenses.
Instil the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal dosing schedule.
DO NOT double a dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you often forget to use your medicine, let your doctor and pharmacist know.
Alert your doctor if you have viral, fungal, or tuberculosis infection of the eye, as Prednisolone may not be suitable for you.
Inform your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- thinning of tissues in the eye
- glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye)
- history of herpes simplex keratitis (viral infection of the eye)
- previous cataract surgery
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist before giving Prednisolone to a child. Children may be more sensitive to the side effects.
If you are using this medicine for 10 days or more, you may need to have your eyes checked. Your doctor will advise you about how often you need to have eye examinations.
Prednisolone may cause temporary blurred vision. If affected, do not drive or take part in any activity in which you need to see clearly.
Other side effects include any of the following: headache, changes in taste, eye irritation or pain, feeling that there is something in the eye, and dilated pupils.
Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Alert your doctor quickly if you experience any of the following:
- rashes, breathlessness, swelling of the face, eyes, or mouth
- severe eye pain, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, eye redness, rainbow-coloured halos around lights
- clouded or blurred vision, sensitivity to light, difficulty vision at night, double vision in a single eye
- distorted, dimmed, or blurred central vision, dark area in your central vision, objects may appear smaller or further away than they are, white objects may appear duller or with a brownish tinge
- ulcers on the surface of the eye
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any cobicistat-containing products (medicine for HIV infection).
Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking or using any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Store below 25°C, away from the reach of children. Do not freeze.
Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
Throw away any remaining eye drops 4 weeks after opening. Mark the date of opening on the eye drop bottle so that you know when to discard it.
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