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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?

The effects of Pred Forte on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

Unknown
Is the use of Pred Forte safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Pred Forte for breastfeeding women are not known.

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

Using Pred Forte does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

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

Pred Forte does not damage the liver.

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

Pred Forte is not harmful 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?

Forming a habit of Pred Forte has not been reported.

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 is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pred Forte with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Pred Forte

Question about 5 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 about 5 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 about 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 almost 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 almost 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.