Pred Forte (Prednisolone)


Brand Name: Pred Forte

Generic Name: Prednisolone

Manufacturer/Agent: Allergan Ltd


Formulation: eye drops

Strength: 5ml

Pack size: 1

Trade Price: KES 819.00

Retail Price: @ KES 1,092.00


Class: Corticosteroids (Endocrine system drugs)

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Molecular Formulae: C21H28O5 = 360.5

Precautions: Acute infection. peptic ulcer. osteoporosis.

Indications/Uses: Glucocorticoid replacement therapy. connective tissue disease. asthma and other respiratory diseases. doses 5-60mg daily, with or without food.

Interactions: Oral: rifampicin. phenytoin. phenobarbitone.

Side Effects: Gastro-intestinal upset. myopathy. osteoporosis. adrenal suppression. cushing`s syndrome.