Apicort Forte Eye Drops (Suspension)
Prednisolone 1% Eye prep
10mg/ml
Amman Pharmaceutical Industries Co. Ltd.
| Pack size | 10ml Plastic Dropper Bottle |
|---|---|
| Dispensing mode | POM |
| Source | JORDAN |
| Agent | ARABIAN ETHICALS CO. |
| Retail Price | 18.00 AED |
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Indications
Apicort Forte Eye Drops (Suspension) is used for:
Conjunctivitis, steroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea and anterior segment of the globe.
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Conjunctivitis
Adult: Instill 1-2 drops into the affected eye(s) 2-4 times daily. Higher frequency may be used during the initial 24-48 hr, if needed.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Epithelial defect, glaucoma, herpes, vaccinia, varicella, and other viral diseases of cornea or conjunctiva, mycobacterial infection of eye, fungal diseases of ocular structures, hypersensitivity to any ingredients
Precautions
Prolonged use of corticosteroids may result in damage to the optic nerve and defects in vision. If this product is used for longer period of time, intraocular pressure should be routinely monitored.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: not known if distributed in milk
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Prednisolone 1% Eye prep :
Raised IOP and reduced visual function with possible development of glaucoma and infrequent optic nerve damage, posterior subcapsular cataract formation and delayed wound healing.
Fungal and viral infections of the cornea are particularly may develop coincidentally with long-term applications of steroid.
Mechanism of Action
Prednisolone decreases inflammation by inhibition of migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability. It suppresses the immune system by reducing the activity and production of the lymphocytes and eosinophils.
Note
Apicort Forte 10mg/ml Eye Drops (Suspension) manufactured by Amman Pharmaceutical Industries Co. Ltd.. Its generic name is Prednisolone 1% Eye prep. Apicort Forte is availble in United Arab Emirates.
Farmaco UAE drug index information on Apicort Forte Eye Drops (Suspension) is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.