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Prednisolone acetate is a corticosteroid. Prednisolone acetate works by preventing or reducing inflammation. It is used to treat a number of conditions that are characterised by excessive inflammation. People who take corticosteroids for a long period of time are prone to infections as their immune system can become weak. These infections may be much more severe than they usually would be and the symptoms that would usually be used to identify such infections can be hidden. Prednisolone acetate can be absorbed into the body even though it is prescribed for eye problems. This can lead to side-effects that affect parts of the body other than the eye. If it is used for a long time or in large amounts, these side-effects are more likely to occur.
Other information about Prednisolone acetate:
this medicine is usually given for a maximum of 10 days. If you are having treatment with this medicine for longer than 10 days you may need to go for a test to check the pressure inside your eye is not raised
Do not share your medicine with other people. It may not be suitable for them and may harm them.
The pharmacy label on your medicine tells you how much medicine you should use. It also tells you how often you should use your medicine. This is the dose that you and your prescriber have agreed you should use. You should not change the dose of your medicine unless you are told to do so by your prescriber.
If you feel that the medicine is making you unwell or you do not think it is working, then talk to your prescriber.