Prednisolone ophthalmic Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Prednisolone ophthalmic is also known as: AK-Pred, Econopred, Econopred Plus, Inflamase Forte, Inflamase Mild, Ocu-Pred, Ocu-Pred Forte, Ocu-Pred-A, Omnipred, Pred Forte, Pred Mild, Prednisol
Overview
If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Prednisolone Acetate Drops while you are pregnant. It is not known if Prednisolone Acetate Drops is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Prednisolone Acetate Drops.
Prednisolone ophthalmic Pregnancy Warnings
Prednisolone ophthalmic suspension has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have revealed evidence of an increased incidence of cleft palates in offspring when prednisolone ophthalmic was administered in therapeutic doses. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Prednisolone should only be given during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
A surveillance study revealed a possible association between prednisolone administered systemically during the first trimester and the incidence of congenital defects.
Prednisolone ophthalmic Lactation Warnings
It is not known if prednisolone ophthalmic is excreted into human milk. Topically applied steroids are absorbed systemically. Trace amounts of prednisolone are excreted in breast milk after intravenous and oral administration; but not in sufficient concentrations to pose a significant risk to infants. Prednisolone is the biologically active form of prednisone, and prednisone is considered compatible with breast-feeding by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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