Orcapred Eye Drops is a sterile eye drop medication used to treat various inflammatory eye conditions. The drops contain the active ingredient prednisolone acetate at a concentration of 1%, a potent corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive properties, helping to reduce the redness, swelling, itching, and pain associated with eye infections.
What are the ingredients in Orcapred?
Orcapred Eye Drops contain the following active ingredient:
Prednisolone acetate: 1% w/v.
In addition, the drops contain inactive ingredients such as preservatives, pH adjusters, and viscosity-enhancing agents to ensure the medication remains on the eye surface for a sufficient period of time.
Indications for Use of Orcapred
Orcapred Eye Drops are used to treat several non-infectious eye inflammatory conditions, including:
Allergic conjunctivitis.
Keratitis.
Iridopharyngitis.
Scleritis and episcleritis.
Post-surgical eye infections. Other inflammatory conditions that respond to topical corticosteroids.
Orcapred eye drops should only be used under the supervision of an ophthalmologist.
What are the dosages of Orcapred?
Orcapred eye drops should be used as directed by your doctor. The dosage and frequency depend on the severity of the inflammation and the patient's response. The usual dosage is:
Usually, 1-2 drops are instilled into the affected eye 2-4 times daily. In severe cases, your doctor may initially increase the frequency of application and gradually reduce it as the condition improves.
Hands should be washed thoroughly before and after using the drops. Avoid touching the dropper tip to the surface of the eye or any other surface to prevent contamination of the drops. Wait at least 5-10 minutes between uses of different eye drops if the patient is using more than one type.