Pred Forte Eye Drops 10ml

Talk to your doctor before using this medicine, if you: Are allergic to prednisolone or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine Have high pressure inside the eye or you are at risk of developing glaucoma Have an eye infection

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you Dosage The normal adult dose is 1 to 2 drops in one or both eyes as often as directed by your doctor The dose for children will be decided by the doctor or eye specialist Method of administration Wash your hands Carefully dry your eyes using a tissue Pull your lower eyelid down gently, and then carefully place 1 or 2 drops inside your lower eyelid Make sure the dropper does not touch any parts of your eye Close your eye and blink a few times to make sure your eye is covered by the liquid Close the eyelids. It is advisable to press gently on the inner corner of your eyelid for 3 minutes. This will help stop the solution draining into your nose and throat. This is especially advisable in children and the elderly Discard PRED FORTE, even if some solution remains Do not wear contact lenses until the effects of the drops have completely worn off If you use more PRED FORTE If you suddenly feel unwell after using more of the drops, tell your doctor or eye specialist or contact the nearest emergency department immediately If you forget to use PRED FORTE You should take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose, but you should not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose If you stop using PRED FORTE Do not stop using this medicine unless your doctor tells you to

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Long term, frequent use of corticosteroids can lead to clouding of the lens in the eye (cataract) or to an increase of the pressure inside the eye

Tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other eye preparations

Storage Keep out of reach of children Do not use this medicine after the expiry date Store at room temperature (15-25°C) Do not freeze The drops are for single use only and provided in single use units, to treat both eyes if necessary. Once opened, use immediately Discard any unused portion