Corticosteroid (Ophthalmic Route)


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Corticosteroid (Ophthalmic Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • AK-Pred
  • Alrex
  • Durezol
  • Econopred Plus
  • Flarex
  • FML Forte Liquifilm
  • FML Liquifilm
  • FML S.O.P.
  • HMS
  • Inflamase
  • Lotemax
  • Omnipred
  • Pred Forte
  • Pred Mild
  • Prednisol
  • Vexol

Canadian Brand Names

  • Ak-Dex
  • Ak-Tate
  • Cortamed
  • Decadron
  • Fml Forte
  • Fml Liquifilm
  • Hms
  • Inflamase Forte
  • Inflamase Mild
  • Maxidex
  • Minims Prednisolone 0.5%

Description

Ophthalmic corticosteroids (cortisone-like medicines) are used to prevent permanent damage to the eye, which may occur with certain eye problems. They also provide relief from redness, irritation, and other discomfort.

Corticosteroids for use in the eye are available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Suspension
  • Ointment
  • Solution
  • Emulsion
  • Gel/Jelly
Before Using
DR602329 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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