Discover More

Topics | Healthy living | Amazing Healthy living secrets must steal ASAP

Predflam 1 gm/100 ml (Eye Drops)

Manufactured by: General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Prednisolone 1% Eye prep Similar medicine

Predflam is indicated for

  • Conjunctivitis
  • steroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral
  • bulbar conjunctiva
  • cornea
  • anterior segment of the globe.

Precautions and warnings

Using corticosteroids for a long time can harm the optic nerve and cause vision problems. If you need to use this product for an extended period, your eye pressure should be checked regularly.

Side-effects

  • Ophthalmic: Raised IOP
  • reduced visual function with possible development of glaucoma
  • infrequent optic nerve damage
  • posterior subcapsular cataract formation
  • delayed wound healing. Fungal
  • viral infections of the cornea are particularly may develop coincidentally with long-term applications of steroid.

Contraindications

Live vaccines; herpes simplex keratitis, systemic infections.

Mode of actions

Prednisolone reduces inflammation by stopping certain white blood cells (polymorphonuclear leukocytes) from moving to the affected area and by reversing the increased leakiness of blood vessels. It also weakens the immune system by lowering the number and activity of specific cells called lymphocytes and eosinophils.

Dosage & Administration

Conjunctivitis
Adult: As 1% : Instill 1-2 drops into the affected eye(s) 2-4 times daily. Higher frequency may be used during the initial 24-48 hr, if needed. Re-evaluate if there is no improvement after 2 days of treatment.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.

Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.

This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.

Pack Size & Price

Price : ৳

Similar medicine

Isolon (Eye Drops)

Manufactured by: Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

Prednicort (Eye Drops)

Manufactured by: Asiatic Laboratories Ltd.

Ocusol (Eye Drops)

Manufactured by: Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Cortisol (Eye Drops)

Manufactured by: Aristopharma Limited

Cortan 1 gm/100 ml (Eye Drops)

Manufactured by: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Prednol (Eye Drops)

Manufactured by: Reman Drug Laboratories Ltd.

Click here to see 3 more similar medicines

There are few similar medicines of Predflam are manufactured by other companies using the same ingredients. Although, it would be good if you are able to use the same medicine, which has been prescribed by your Doctor. Due to availability in the local market, you can try others. Please make sure and contact your Doctor first about alternatives.