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Pred Forte Information

Pred Forte is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops, Suspension. Pred Forte also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Pred Forte depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Pred Forte have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Pred Forte go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Pred Forte's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Pred Forte's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Pred Forte is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pred Forte contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Pred Forte have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Pred Forte is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Pred Forte Benefits & Uses
Pred Forte Dosage & How to Take
Pred Forte Side Effects
Pred Forte Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Pred Forte with Other Drugs
Pred Forte Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Pred Forte
Pred Forte Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Pred Forte Benefits & Uses

Pred Forte is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pred Forte Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Pred Forte Related Warnings

Is the use of Pred Forte safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Pred Forte for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Pred Forte safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Pred Forte in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Pred Forte is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Pred Forte on the Kidneys?

Pred Forte is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Pred Forte on the Liver?

Pred Forte is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Pred Forte on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Pred Forte for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pred Forte with Other Drugs

Pred Forte should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Ethinyl Estradiol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Ramipril

Captopril

Aspirin

Methotrexate

Sodium Hyaluronate

Pred Forte Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pred Forte unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Conjunctivitis
Eye Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Pred Forte

Is this Pred Forte habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Pred Forte is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Pred Forte you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Pred Forte should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Pred Forte for mental disorders.

No

Pred Forte Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pred Forte

Taking Pred Forte with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pred Forte

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Pred Forte and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Pred Forte

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Pred Forte on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, You should not discontinue Pred Forte on your own. It may cause some serious side effects if you suddenly stop taking this medication. You are recommended to consult your doctor before discontinuing this medicine on your own.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Pred Forte?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Take Pred Forte as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the treatment suddenly or take longer than prescribed duration as directed by a doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Pred Forte without consulting a doctor?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Pred Forte is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Pred Forte cause weight gain?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Pred Forte can cause weight gain. It causes weight gain by altering the body's electrolyte, water balance, and its metabolism. Weight gain also depends on the dose and duration of medicine. If you are taking the higher dose for the longer time duration, more likely you are to encounter weight gain. Short courses of a few days to a couple of weeks don’t usually cause weight gain.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Pred Forte a pain-killer?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Pred Forte is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called steroids. However, it is anti-inflammatory in nature which can help in the reducing swelling and pain due to inflammation.