What is Pred Forte: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Pred Forte

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

• Ophthalmic routeShake the eye drops well just before each use.

• Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

• Ophthalmic routeTo use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

What to do if you miss a dose of Pred Forte

Pred Forte contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to prednisolone or sodium bisulfite.

Pred Forte warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• This medicine should be used only in the eye.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Glaucoma (with long-term use)Cataracts (with long-term use)Eye infection

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have glaucoma, an eye infection, cataracts, or a history of herpes infection or tuberculosis.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• If you use this medicine for a long time, do not suddenly stop using it without talking to your doctor first. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop completely.

Pred Forte interactions

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• If you use this medicine for a long time, do not suddenly stop using it without talking to your doctor first. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop completely.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• This medicine should be used only in the eye.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Glaucoma (with long-term use)Cataracts (with long-term use)Eye infection

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have glaucoma, an eye infection, cataracts, or a history of herpes infection or tuberculosis.