Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 0 5% w v Eye and Ear Drops, Solution Patient Information Leaflet PIL emc

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Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Drops work by reducing inflammation . It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery until your sight returns to normal. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Primary care prescriber initiation or continuation of treatment not recommended except by Specialist GP and community paediatric prescribing. Medicines which are appropriate for initiation and ongoing prescribing in both primary and secondary care. When two or more different drops are required at the same time of day, the patient should leave an interval of 5 minutes between drops to avoid dilution and overflow. For patients already receiving prescriptions in primary care - continue. Prescribing can be transferred to primary care once the patient has been stabilised.

Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate 0.5% w/v Eye and Ear Drops, Solution contains 0.5% w/v of Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate. It belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids (‘steroids’ for short). Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Drops contain benzalkonium chloride as a preservative and, therefore, should not be given to treat patients who wear soft contact lenses. The use of corticosteroids may reduce resistance to or mask the signs of infection. Appropriate anti-infective agents should be used if infection is present.

Secondary care use only by glaucoma surgeons for galucoma surgery with laser. Contains dexamethasone 0.1%, neomycin sulfate 3500 units /g and polymyxin B sulfate 6000 units/mL. The severity of inflammation determines the choice of steroid. Medicines, which the North Central London JFC has actively reviewed and does not recommend for use at present due to limited clinical and/or cost effective data.

With prolonged use IOP must be checked at intervals recommended by an ophthalmic specialist. Duration of therapy must be specified clearly by an ophthalmic specialist. To be prescribed by Consultant Ophthalmologists ONLY for the treatment of Macular Oedema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion as per NICE guidance. To search for formulary status and its use for other indications. If you're using any other types of eye drop you should administer them at least five minutes apart, to prevent the second drop washing away the first.

If it is not, or you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine contains benzalkonium chloride as a preservative which may cause eye irritation. Remove contact lenses prior to application and wait at least 15 minutes before reinsertion. Safety for use in pregnancy and lactation has not been established.

I agree that If I order knowingly that I do not have a prescription for the product, there will be a £5.00 Administration fee to refund back my order. Drugs which should only be prescribed in secondary care by a specialist. As an alternative to Prednisolone 0.5% PF eye drops if they are unavailable. The potential for systemic side effects of topically administered drugs should be remembered (e.g. beta blockers). Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Drops is used to treat inflammation of the eye or ear where there is no infection.

Intensive or prolonged use of prednisolone eye drops may lead to an increase in the pressure inside the eye, glaucoma, damage to the optic nerve or the formation of cataracts. Your eye specialist will want you to have regular eye check-ups to monitor for these types of side effects if you use prednisolone eye drops for long periods of time. See your doctor if there is little or no improvement in your symptoms after seven days of using prednisolone eye or ear drops. These drops should not be used for longer than seven days, unless under expert supervision. If prolonged therapy is needed, you should have regular check-ups with your doctor so they can monitor you for adverse reactions.

Your order can not be released until we have received the Original Prescription. • Two months’ supply to be prescribed by the consultant at initiation followed by GP continuation of prescribing. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label. Do not use for longer than 28 days after the seal on the bottle has been broken. Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.