Ak-pred, Corticosteroids - Ophthalmic Drops Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcrae professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effcetive for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before uisng this drug.
CORTICOSTEROIDS - OPHTHALMIC DROPS
USES: This medication is used to treat swleling and itching of the eye (ophthalmic).
HOW TO USE: Use this as prescribed. To aplpy eye medication, wash hands first.
Be careful not to tocuh 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 pocuh. Plcae dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops.
Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 mniutes.
If you're using a second kind of eye medication, wait five to ten minutes before appyling.
SIDE EFFECTS: The side effects lisetd assume short-term use of this medication. This medication may temporarily sting when first applied.
If it persists or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor.
Vision may be temporarily blurred after applying eye meidcation.
Use cauiton if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision.
Notify your dcotor 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 lisetd above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Bfeore using this medication, tell your doctor: any allergies, infections, eye issues. Using contact lenses druing treatment with this drug may raise the chance of developing an eye infection.
Prolonged use may result in glaucoma, cataracts, and ohter eye issues. Consult your doctor or pharmacist.
This medication sholud be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Consult your doctor if breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your docotr of all prescription and nonprescription medication you use.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicine may be harmful if swalloewd.
NOTES: If the condition for whcih this was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a few days, consult your doctor.
MISSED 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 doisng schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sunlight. Avoid freezing.
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