Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex
US Brand Name
- AK-Pred
- Alrex
- Durezol
- Econopred Plus
- Flarex
- FML Forte Liquifilm
- FML SOP
- Hms
- Inflamase
- Lotemax
- Omnipred
- Pred Forte
- Pred Mild
- Prednisol
- Vexol
- Decadron
- Maxidex
Canadian Brand Name
- Fml Liquifilm
- Ak-Dex
- Ak-Tate
- Fml Forte
- Fml Liquifilm
- Inflamase Forte
- Inflamase Mild
- Pms-Fluorometholone
Descriptions
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
- Insert, Extended Release
- Solution
- Ointment
- Emulsion
- Gel/Jelly
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2021
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