Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension 1%

Fast-Acting Eye Inflammation Relief for Dogs and Cats

Product Description

Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension 1% is a corticosteroid eye drop used to ease swelling, redness, and irritation in dogs, cats, and horses. It is a go-to treatment for common issues like conjunctivitis, recovery after eye surgery, or healing from a physical injury. Because it’s a sterile, fast-acting formula, many pets start feeling more comfortable within just a few hours. As long as you follow your vet’s specific dosing schedule, it provides the consistent relief needed to help the eye heal properly.

Benefits

• Rapid Relief: This medication begins easing eye inflammation quickly, with many pets showing clear improvement within just one to two hours.
• Powerful Anti-Inflammatory: It uses a corticosteroid to calm the body's inflammatory response, effectively easing swelling, redness, and discomfort.
• Versatile Treatment: Treats various eye issues like conjunctivitis, injuries, and inflammation following surgery for your pet.
• Long-Lasting Effect: Delivers relief that can stay active for 24 hours, lowering the need for you to reapply it often.
• Multi-Species Use: Suitable for dogs, cats, horses, and other companion animals under veterinary supervision.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients

Prednisolone acetate

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Shake Before Use: Give the bottle a good shake before every use to make sure the medication is properly mixed.
• Proper Application: Gently pull down the lower eyelid and apply drops into the conjunctival sac carefully.
• Keep Things Clean: Make sure the dropper tip never touches anything—not even the eye itself or a finger—to prevent bacteria from getting into the bottle.
• Stick to the Plan: Follow the veterinarian’s specific routine to ensure the treatment actually works for what that particular pet is going through.
• Don't Quit Cold Turkey: Never stop the meds abruptly; instead, ease off the dosage only when the vet says so to keep the inflammation from bouncing right back.
• Prescription Required: This is a prescription medication and must be used under veterinary or physician supervision only.

Disclaimer: This dosage information is provided by the manufacturer. Always consult your veterinarian before administering or adjusting any supplement for your pet.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Avoid Eye Infections: Do not use in pets with viral, fungal, or bacterial eye infections or corneal ulcers.
• Check Allergies: Do not administer to animals with known hypersensitivity to corticosteroids or any listed ingredients.
• Watch Eye Pressure: Pets on these drops for a while need regular pressure checks to catch any signs of glaucoma early.
• Use Carefully: Extra care is needed for pets already dealing with glaucoma, diabetes, or ongoing heart and kidney issues.
• Prevent Germs: Keep the bottle tip perfectly clean by never letting it touch the eye, skin, or any other surface.

Possible Side Effects

• Mild Irritation: Some pets might experience a brief moment of stinging, burning, or redness right after the drops are applied.
• Blurred Vision: Your pet might squint or have slightly blurry vision for a few minutes after receiving the drops.
• Increased Eye Pressure: Prolonged use may elevate intraocular pressure, increasing the risk of glaucoma development.
• Slow Healing: Steroids can delay the body's natural repair process and make it much easier for new, secondary infections to settle in.
• Allergic Reactions: While rare, serious allergic reactions like swelling, itching, or trouble breathing can happen and need immediate veterinary care.

Storage Information

• Controlled Temperature: Store between 46°F and 75°F in a cool, dry environment to maintain product stability.
• Store Upright: Keep the bottle standing vertically so the ingredients stay properly mixed and the medicine works as intended.
• Watch the Temperature: Never let the bottle freeze, as extreme cold can ruin the formula and make the drops less effective.
• Stay Cool and Dry: Find a spot away from sunlight, heat, and dampness to ensure the medication doesn't lose its potency.
• Keep Tightly Closed: Keep the bottle capped tightly when you aren't using it to ensure the solution stays sterile.

NOTE: For generic medications, the product image shown may not reflect the actual item received. Generic medications can vary in size, color, and shape between orders depending on the manufacturer. Additionally, your medication may arrive packaged in a HardyPaw Pharmacy vial.

Shipping & Return

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Prescription items are NON-RETURNABLE and NON-REFUNDABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension used for in pets?

Ans: Prednisolone Acetate eye drops are a staple for managing eye inflammation in pets, treating everything from routine conjunctivitis and sudden injuries to post-surgical swelling. By knocking down redness and irritation, this medication makes the healing process much easier on your pet, provided you follow the specific timing your vet recommended.

Q2: How quickly does this eye medication start working?

Ans: This medication can start to ease swelling within just an hour or two of the first dose. Real progress usually shows up after a few days of steady use, though the exact timing depends on the severity of the issue and following the vet's plan.

Q3: Can Prednisolone eye drops be used for all types of eye infections?

Ans: No, this medication should not be used for viral, fungal, or certain bacterial eye infections, or in cases of corneal ulcers. It is specifically indicated for steroid-responsive inflammation and must only be used when prescribed by a veterinarian.

Q4: Are there any risks with long-term use of this medication?

Ans: Using these drops for too long can sometimes lead to issues like glaucoma, cataracts, slower healing, or new infections cropping up. If a pet needs them for a while, it is best to have a vet check their eye pressure regularly to make sure everything stays on track.

Q5: How should I properly administer these eye drops to my pet?

Ans: Give the bottle a good shake, lightly tuck the lower lid down, and place the exact number of drops into the eye. Keep the tip of the dropper away from any surfaces to stay clean and stick closely to the vet's specific schedule.

Clinical Research

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682794.html

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/psg/Prednisolone%20acetate%20Ophthalmic%20suspension%20RLD%20017011%20PSG%20Page%20RV%20May%202019.pdf