Alcon Prednisolone Acetate Eye Drop 5 ml belongs to the class of corticosteroid medication or ophthalmic anti-infectives. It is used to relieve eye irritation, redness, burning, and swelling caused by chemicals, radiation, heat, infection, allergies, or foreign substances in the eye. Besides this, it is sometimes used following eye surgery.
Alcon Prednisolone Acetate Eye Drop 5 ml contains prednisolone, a corticosteroid medicine. It works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling.
Use Alcon Prednisolone Acetate Eye Drop 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Alcon Prednisolone Acetate Eye Drop 5 ml are application site burning or stinging sensation, redness and temporary blurred vision. Most of these side effects resolve gradually over time without the need for medical intervention. However, you should consult your doctor if you experience these side effects frequently.
Alcon Prednisolone Acetate Eye Drop 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. It should not be injected or consumed orally. You should not use Alcon Prednisolone Acetate Eye Drop 5 ml if you are allergic to prednisolone, other corticosteroid medications, or any of the components in Alcon Prednisolone Acetate Eye Drop 5 ml. Notify your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You may notice temporary blurred vision after using this medication. Before operating machinery or driving, wait until your vision returns to normal.