Gouttes ophtalmiques de prednisolone pour l'inflammation

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.

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 vous pensez que vous pourriez avoir une infection oculaire.

• Si vous portez des lentilles de contact souples.

• Si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez.

• Si vous prenez d'autres médicaments. Cela inclut tous les médicaments que vous prenez et qui sont disponibles à l'achat sans ordonnance, ainsi que les médicaments à base de plantes et les médecines complémentaires.

• 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. Lavez-vous bien les mains avant d'utiliser les gouttes.

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

3. Inclinez légèrement la tête en arrière et tirez la paupière inférieure de votre œil vers le bas pour former une poche.

4. Tenez le flacon (ou l'unité monodose) à l'envers près de votre œil. Essayez de ne pas toucher votre œil en faisant cela.

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. Fermez votre œil pendant une minute ou deux et appuyez doucement sur le côté de votre nez où le coin de votre œil rencontre votre nez. Cela aide à empêcher la goutte de s'écouler et la maintient dans votre œil.

7. Répétez le processus dans votre autre œil si l'on vous a dit d'utiliser les gouttes dans les deux yeux. (Le contenu d'une unité à dose unique suffit pour les deux yeux.)

8. Remplacez le bouchon (ou si vous utilisez l'unité à dose unique, jetez-le).

• 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.

• If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check again with your doctor.

• 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.

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.

• Gardez tous les médicaments hors de la portée et de la vue des enfants.

• Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, à l'abri de la chaleur et de la lumière directes.

• 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.