Gotas oftálmicas de prednisolona para la inflamación

About prednisolone eye drops

Prednisolone eye drops are used to treat short-term inflammatory eye conditions. They are usually prescribed by an eye specialist. They contain a corticosteroid (sometimes called a 'steroid') which helps to relieve inflammation, redness and irritation.

Before using prednisolone eye drops

To make sure this is the right treatment for you, before you start using prednisolone drops it is important that your doctor knows:

• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any eye drops or any other medicines.

• Si cree que puede tener una infección ocular.

• Si usa lentes de contacto blandas.

• Si está embarazada o en periodo de lactancia.

• Si está tomando otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que pueda adquirirse sin receta, así como medicamentos a base de plantas y complementarios.

How to use prednisolone eye drops

• Before you use the eye drops, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from the pack. It will give you more information about the eye drops and will provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you could experience from using them.

• Use the eye drops exactly as your doctor tells you to. It is usual to apply the drops frequently during the first two days until your symptoms are controlled - typically every 1-2 hours while you are awake. Once your eye begins to feel better, reduce the frequency of using the drops to four times a day for a further few days, then stop.

• Prednisolone eye drops are only meant to be used for a short period of time. Do not use them for longer than one week unless your doctor advises you otherwise. This is because they can cause problems within your eye when used for longer than recommended.

1. Lávese bien las manos antes de utilizar las gotas.

2. Remove the cap (or twist off the tip of a unit if you are using single-dose Minims®).

3. Inclina un poco la cabeza hacia atrás y tira del párpado inferior del ojo hacia abajo para formar una bolsa.

4. Mantenga el frasco (o la monodosis) boca abajo cerca del ojo. Procure no tocarse el ojo al hacerlo.

5. Apply enough pressure to gently release one drop into your eye. Only use a second drop if the first drop missed going into your eye.

6. Cierre el ojo durante uno o dos minutos y presione suavemente en el lado de la nariz donde la esquina del ojo se encuentra con la nariz. Esto ayuda a evitar que la gota se escurra y la mantiene en el ojo.

7. Repita el proceso en el otro ojo si le han indicado que utilice las gotas en ambos ojos. (El contenido de una unidad monodosis es suficiente para ambos ojos).

8. Vuelva a colocar el tapón (o si utiliza la unidad monodosis, tírelo).

Aproveche al máximo su tratamiento

• Take care not to touch the tip of the dropper with your eye, fingers, or any other surface. This will help to prevent the risk of infection.

• When first put in, eye drops can cause blurred vision. This should quickly clear, but make sure you can see properly before you drive or before using tools or machines, as otherwise you may put yourself and others at risk.

• If you are using any other eye drops or eye ointments, leave 5-10 minutes between applying each one. This is to prevent more liquid going into your eye than it can handle. Otherwise the drops will overflow from your eye and may not have the intended effect.

• Si sus síntomas no mejoran al cabo de unos días, o si empeoran, consulte de nuevo a su médico.

• If you normally wear contact lenses, please wear your spectacles instead until your doctor advises you that it is suitable for you to wear your lenses again. There are two reasons for this - you should not wear lenses while your eyes are inflamed, and bottles of eye drops contain a preservative which can affect some soft contact lenses.

Can prednisolone eye drops cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, eye drops can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains the most common ones associated with prednisolone eye drops. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your drops. Unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to a new medicine but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Occasionally people can be allergic to eye drops, particularly if the eye drops contain a preservative. If you notice a rash around your eyes, or any swelling or itching, stop using the drops and contact a doctor for advice. If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to the eye drops, speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

How to store prednisolone eye drops

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y de la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.

• Eye drops only keep for four weeks once the bottle has been opened so throw away the bottle after your course of treatment is finished, even if there is some solution left. This will help to prevent the risk of eye infections.

• Single-dose units should be used as soon as the unit is opened. Do not keep opened units to re-use at a later time.

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