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26979-1
Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 5 ml Rx
By Pacific Pharmaceuticals Limited
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Product Description
External eye irritation can be treated with Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Solution.
Who is Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 5 ml for?
Horses, cats and dogs.
Why use Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 5 ml?
Prednisolone Acetate is an effective treatment for pain caused by injury, surgery, or infection. It's good for treating eye discomfort and inflammation in dogs, and it includes a dropper for easy application.
How does Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 5 ml work?
Prednisolone Acetate provides 3X-5X more anti-inflammatory benefits (by weight) than hydrocortisone. It is a glucocorticoid that inhibits: Phagocytic migration Capillary dilation Fibrin deposition Edema Acute inflammatory response Scar formation Collagen deposition Capillary proliferation
Manufacturer:
Sandoz, Pacific Pharma or other generic brand
Active Ingredients(s):
Active Ingredient: Prednisolone Acetate (Microfine Suspension) 1%
How is Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 5 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 - 5 ml?
Corticosteroid usage over an extended period of time can result in posterior subcapsular cataracts, field of vision and visual acuity abnormalities, optic nerve injury, and glaucoma. Long-term usage can reduce the host's immunological system, putting them at risk for subsequent eye infection.
What special precautions are there?
Before using this product, talk to your veterinarian about any other eye medications or drops your pet may be using. If your pet shows signs of difficulty breathing, itching, or facial swelling, contact your veterinarian right away. These signs and symptoms might indicate a serious allergic response. This drug has the potential to cause blurry vision. Do not let the dropper come into contact with any surface, particularly the hand or eye.
How can I store Prednisolone Acetate 1% Ophthalmic Suspension - 5 ml?
Keep in a vertical position. Do not put the product in the freezer. Store between 68 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit (20 and 25 degrees Celsius) away from heat and moisture.
Overview
1) Before using, give the product a good shake. 2) Apply one or two drops to the conjunctival sac 2-4 times daily. 3) Increase usage frequency as needed throughout the first 24-to 48-hour administration interval. Even if your symptoms appear to be improving or disappearing, don't stop using the product too soon.
Main Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Prednisolone Acetate (Microfine Suspension) 1% Preservative: Benzalkonium ChlorideInactives: Boric Acid; Edetate Disodium; Hypromellose; Polysorbate 80; Purified Water; Sodium Bisulfite; Sodium Chloride; And Sodium Citrate. Chemical Name: 11ß,17, 21-Trihydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3, 20-dione 21-acetate pH during shelf life ranges from 5.0 - 6.0.
