Brand: Econopred
Generic: Prednisolone Acetate
Brand name:
Econopred.
Econopred is an eye suspension which is used in steroid-responsive diseases of the eye such as allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, iritis, cyclitis, selected infective conjunctivitides, corneal injury from chemical, radiation, or thermal burns, or penetration of foreign bodies.
This drug is available as a suspension containing prednisolone acetate 10 milligram in 1 milligram.
Instructions:
Wash your hands prior to application. Do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other object to avoid contamination. Next, tilt your head and look upward. Pull down the lower lid and place one drop into the eye. Place one finger at one corner of the eye and press gently to prevent the solution from draining out. Do not rub the treated eye. Repeat as directed. Do not rinse the dropper and replace cap after use.
This medication should not be used while wearing contact lenses. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details.
Other eye drugs should be used at least 5 minutes after applying this drug. Use eye drops before eye ointments.
If your condition persists or worsens, consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as prescribed by your doctor or as stated on the package label.
Interactions:
Tell your doctor about prescription and nonprescription or herbal products you may use with Econopred.
Side Effects:
There are no side effects known aside from a possible allergic reaction in people who have previous or unknown hypersensitivity to the drug.
Watch out for signs of allergic reactions such as:
- Rash
- Itching
- Swelling
Warnings:
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have the following:
- Allergy to chloramphenicol
- Viral eye infections such as herpes or varicella
- Tuberculosis of the eye or fungal eye infection
- Allergy to chloramphenicol
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Anemia
- Radiation therapy
- Pregnancy or lactation
