Pred Forte Side Effects

Generic name: prednisolone ophthalmic

Note: This document contains side effect information about prednisolone ophthalmic. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Pred Forte.

Some side effects of Pred Forte may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to prednisolone ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution, ophthalmic suspension

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking prednisolone ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Pred Forte) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• pain behind your eyes, sudden vision changes, severe headache;

• sudden eye irritation;

• blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights; or

• signs of new eye infection, such as swelling, draining, or crusting of your eyes.

Less serious side effects of prednisolone ophthalmic may include:

• temporary cloudy vision;

• increased sensitivity to light; or

• mild stinging, burning, itching, or irritation in your eyes.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to prednisolone ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution, ophthalmic suspension

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included elevation of intraocular pressure with possible development of glaucoma and infrequent optic nerve damage, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, and delayed wound healing.

Corticosteroid containing preparations have been reported to cause acute anterior uveitis, perforation of the globe, keratitis, conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, mydriasis, conjunctival hyperemia, loss of accommodation, and ptosis.

Bacterial, fungal, and viral secondary ocular infections, transient burning and stinging upon instillation, other minor symptoms of ocular irritation, and visual disturbance (blurry vision) have also been reported.

Hypersensitivity

Hypersensitivity reactions may occur due to the sodium bisulfite preservative, including anaphylactic symptoms and varying degrees of asthmatic episodes. Asthmatic patients may have a higher frequency of allergic reactions than non-asthmatic patients.

Endocrine

Endocrine side effects have included rare cases of systemic hypercorticoidism associated with the use of topical steroids.

Immunologic

Immunologic side effects have included the development of secondary ocular infections with prolonged use.

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