PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE

Drug Name: PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE

PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE DESCRIPTION:
CORTICOSTEROIDS - OPHTHALMIC DROPS

COMMON PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE BRAND NAME(S):
Decadron, Econopred, HMS, Maxidex, Pred Mild

PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE SIDE EFFECTS:
The side effects listed assume short-term use of PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE. PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE may temporarily sting when first applied. If it persists or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor. Vision may be temporarily blurred after applying eye medication. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision. Notify your doctor if you develop skin rash, itching, Notify your doctor if you develop: skin rash, itching, redness or swelling in or around the eyes. Very unlikely effects: persistent vision problems, watering eye(s), eye pain. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE:
PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE: Use this as prescribed. To apply eye medication, wash hands first. Be careful not to touch the dropper tip or let it touch the affected area to avoid contamination. Shake suspension form well before using. Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops. Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes. If you are using another kind of eye medication, wait five to ten minutes before applying.

PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE USES:
PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE is used to treat swelling and itching of the eye (ophthalmic).

PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE PRECAUTIONS:
Before using PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE, tell your doctor: any allergies, infections, eye problems. Using contact lenses during treatment with PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE may increase the chance of developing an eye infection. Prolonged use may result in glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye problems. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Consult your doctor if breast-feeding.

PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you use. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE NOTES:
If the condition for which this was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a few days, consult your doctor.

MISSED PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE STORAGE:
Store at room temperature away from sunlight. Avoid freezing.