Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension

What Is Pred Forte Ophthalmic Suspension?

Pred Forte ophthalmic suspension is a prescription eye drop used to reduce inflammation inside and around the eye. The active ingredient is prednisolone acetate 1%, a corticosteroid used for treating eye inflammation. It comes as a sterile white suspension that must be shaken before each use. Allergan manufactures it.

What Is It Used For?

Pred Forte ophthalmic 1% is used for inflammation of the eye caused by injury, surgery, or certain eye conditions. It treats uveitis, conjunctivitis where inflammation is the main problem, and post-surgical eye inflammation. Doctors also prescribe it for corneal injury where infection has been ruled out.

It covers a range of inflammatory eye conditions in one drop.

How Does It Work?

Prednisolone acetate is a corticosteroid. It works by blocking the body's natural inflammatory response in the eye. It reduces the release of chemicals that cause swelling, redness, and pain in eye tissue. The result is faster relief and less tissue damage during recovery. It does not treat the cause, it controls the inflammation.

In What Strength Is It Available?

Pred Forte comes as a 1% prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension. This is the normal strength used for active eye inflammation. It comes in a dropper bottle for direct application to the eye. Always check the label before use.

How to Use Pred Forte Ophthalmic 1%

Shake the bottle well before every use. Skipping the shake means the suspension is uneven and the dose is inconsistent. This is one of the most common mistakes.

• Wash hands before handling the bottle
• Tilt the head back and pull down the lower eyelid gently
• Apply the prescribed number of drops into the eye
• Keep the eye closed for one to two minutes after applying
• Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye or any surface
• If using other eye drops, wait at least five minutes between each

Your doctor will set the dosing schedule based on how severe the inflammation is. Do not stop using it earlier than prescribed, even if symptoms improve. Stopping too soon can allow inflammation to return.

What Are the Side Effects?

Common side effects:

• Mild stinging or burning when the drop is applied
• Blurred vision shortly after application
• Increased sensitivity to light
• Watery eyes

Serious side effects. It may require visiting your doctor promptly if you notice:

• Increased eye pressure (a feeling of fullness or pain in the eye)
• New or worsening vision problems
• Signs of eye infection including discharge, worsening redness, or crusting
• Slow wound healing in the eye after surgery

Long-term use of corticosteroid eye drops can raise pressure inside the eye. This is a known risk. Regular follow-up with your eye doctor during treatment is not optional.

Who Should Not Use It?

Pred Forte ophthalmic suspension is not suitable for everyone. Do not use it if you have an active viral infection of the eye, including herpes simplex keratitis. It should not be used in fungal or untreated bacterial eye infections. The corticosteroid can make these infections worse by suppressing the immune response in the eye.

People with glaucoma or a history of raised eye pressure should use it only under close medical supervision. Anyone who has had a reaction to prednisolone or any corticosteroid should tell their doctor before starting. Children and pregnant women should use it only when a doctor decides the benefit outweighs the risk.

Talk to a qualified eye care professional before starting Pred Forte ophthalmic 1% to confirm it is right for your situation.

Price and Availability

At Fertimeds we sell Pred Forte ophthalmic suspension. Check the product listing for the current price, as it can vary by pack size. 

Store the bottle at room temperature away from direct heat or freezing. Do not refrigerate unless the label says to. Always replace the cap tightly after use.