Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop is used to treat post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience that is associated with tissue damage. Inflammation is the immune system's natural response to injury or infection. Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop is prescribed to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.

Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop contains Loteprednol etabonate. It is a corticosteroid that works by blocking prostaglandins (a chemical messenger) in the brain that cause inflammation and swelling. Thereby, Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop helps treat inflammation and pain. 

Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop is for ophthalmic use only. You are advised to use Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. In some cases, Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop may cause watery eyes, irritation, itching, and foreign body sensation in the eye. Most of these side effects of Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any ingredient of Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop. Also, do not use more than the prescribed dose of Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop, as it may cause glaucoma, fungal infections, and cataracts. Do not take any other eye medication with Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop, without consulting your doctor. If you have/had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, any other eye problem, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop unless prescribed by your doctor.

Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop contains Loteprednol etabonate. Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop is prescribed to treat eye inflammation and pain after eye surgery. It is a corticosteroid that works by blocking prostaglandins (a chemical messenger) in the brain, which causes inflammation and swelling. As a result, inflammation and pain are reduced after using Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop.

• Watery eyes
• Irritation in the eyes
• Eye itching
• Foreign body sensation

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any of the ingredients of Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop. Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop as it may cause glaucoma, vision problems, fungal infection or cataract. If you have or ever had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, any other eye problem, are pregnant, do not take Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop unless prescribed by your doctor. Avoid using Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop if you are breastfeeding. Predflam 0.5% Eye Drop may cause temporary blurred vision, so drive only if your vision is clear.

• Visit an optician regularly to monitor your eye condition.

• Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid containing food and drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.

• Fruits and vegetables containing Vitamin A and C, help improve vision and recovery from the surgery.