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26979-2
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Product Description
Prednisolone acetate 1% Ophthalmic suspension is used to treat inflammation of the external parts of the eye. 15 ml
What is Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml?
Prednisolone acetate 1% Ophthalmic suspension is a sterile eye drop used to treat inflammation caused by infections, injury, and surgery. It is also used to reduce swelling associated with bacterial infections.
Who is Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml for?
Dogs, Cats, and Horses
Why use Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml?
-Treats inflammation and pain in dog’s eyes
-For eye pain resulting from infection, surgery, and injury
-Dropper top for convenient application
How does Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml work?
Prednisolone acetate is a glucocorticoid that, on the basis of weight, has 3 to 5 times the anti-inflammatory potency of hydrocortisone. Glucocorticoids inhibit the edema, fibrin deposition, capillary dilation, and phagocytic migration of the acute inflammatory response, as well as capillary proliferation, deposition of collagen, and scar formation.
Manufacturer:
Sandoz
Active Ingredients(s):
Chemical Name: 11ß,17, 21-Trihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3, 20-dione 21-acetate
Contains: Active: prednisolone acetate (microfine suspension) 1% Preservative: benzalkonium chlorideInactives: boric acid; edetate disodium; hypromellose; polysorbate 80; purified water; sodium bisulfite; sodium chloride; and sodium citrate. The pH during its shelf life ranges from 5.0 - 6.0.
How is Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml sold?
Prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension, USP 1% is supplied sterile in opaque white LDPE plastic bottles with droppers with white high impact polystyrene (HIPS) caps as follows:
5 mL in 10 mL bottle - NDC 60758-119-05
10 mL in 15 mL bottle - NDC 60758-119-10
15 mL in 15 mL bottle - NDC 60758-119-15
What are the side effects of Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml?
Prolonged use of corticosteroids may result in glaucoma with damage to the optic nerve, defects in visual acuity and fields of vision, and in posterior subcapsular cataract formation. Prolonged use may also suppress the host immune response and thus increase the hazard of secondary ocular infections.
How can I store Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 15 ml?
Store at temperatures up to 25°C (77°F). Protect from freezing. Store in an upright position.
Helpful Tips:
Shake well before using. Instill one to two drops into the conjunctival sac two to four times daily. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosing frequency may be increased if necessary. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely.
Overview
Shake well before using. Instill one to two drops into the conjunctival sac two to four times daily. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosing frequency may be increased if necessary. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely.
Main Ingredients
Chemical Name: 11ß,17, 21-Trihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3, 20-dione 21-acetate
Contains: Active: prednisolone acetate (microfine suspension) 1% Preservative: benzalkonium chlorideInactives: boric acid; edetate disodium; hypromellose; polysorbate 80; purified water; sodium bisulfite; sodium chloride; and sodium citrate. The pH during its shelf life ranges from 5.0 - 6.0.
