Minims Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate (Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate)
Complete patient guide for uses, dosage, side effects, and safety information
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What Is Minims Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate Used For?
Minims Prednisolone is an eye drop medication that contains prednisolone sodium phosphate, which belongs to a class of medicines called corticosteroids.
Primary Uses
This medication is used to treat inflammation of the eye(s) that is not caused by an infection.
How It Works
As a corticosteroid, it works by reducing inflammation in the eye.
Good to know: This medicine has been developed specifically for use in the eye only and should not be swallowed or injected.
How to Take Minims Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate
Your doctor will normally instill the drops into your eyes for you. If your doctor instructs you to instill the drops yourself, follow the detailed instructions provided.
Dosage Instructions
The usual dose is one drop instilled into the eye as required. Your doctor will tell you how often to use the eye drops and how many drops to use each time. Remove contact lenses before putting drops in your eye and wait at least 15 minutes before replacing them. Follow the 13-step process for proper administration including washing hands, shaking container, breaking seal, and proper instillation technique. Throw away any eye drops left in the container after use.
What If You Miss a Dose?
Use the medication as prescribed by your doctor. The source does not provide specific missed dose instructions.
Important: Discard each single dose unit and any remaining solution in it immediately after use. Do not save unused contents.
Available Tablet Strengths
Side Effects
Like all medications, this medicine can cause side effects. Most are mild and temporary, but some require medical attention.
Common Side Effects
These side effects occur relatively frequently and usually don’t require emergency care:
- blurred vision and/or problems seeing clearly
- cataract
- short-term eye discomfort
- slower healing of the eye’s surface
- dilated pupil
- droopy eyelid
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- uveitis (a type of eye inflammation) – red and painful eye, blurred vision, dark floating spots, sensitivity to light
- eye infection – red, itchy or irritated eyes, eye pain, watery eyes, swelling, eye discharge, sensitivity to light, blurred vision, fever
- allergic reaction – shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body, rash, itching or hives on the skin
Important Warnings
There are several important conditions and situations where this medication should not be used or requires special caution.
Who Should Not Take Minims Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate
Do not use if you are allergic to prednisolone or any of the ingredients. Do not use if you have or suspect you have an eye infection or glaucoma (high pressure in the eye). Do not use in children for continuous, long periods of time.
Medical Conditions to Discuss
Tell your doctor if you have had allergies to other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes; eye infection; history of herpes simplex keratitis (an eye infection caused by herpes simplex virus); thin cornea or sclera; or glaucoma (high pressure in the eye).
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant. Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed. If you become pregnant while using this medicine, tell your doctor immediately.
Drug Interactions
Some medicines may interfere with Minims Prednisolone and affect how it works.
- Barbiturates (medicines to treat seizure disorders, help sleep and relieve anxiety)
- Sedative hypnotics (medicines to help sleep and relieve anxiety)
- Medicines to treat depression
- Medicines called anticholinesterases (used to treat Alzheimer’s disease)
- Medicines to treat viral infections of the eye
- Salicylates e.g. aspirin
- Medicines containing cobicistat (used to treat HIV/AIDS)
Alcohol & Driving
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Minims Prednisolone affects you.
Alcohol
No specific alcohol warnings are mentioned in the source material.
Driving and Operating Machinery
This medication generally does not cause problems with your ability to drive or use machines. However, it may cause blurred vision for a short time when instilled into the eye. Allow enough time to regain clear vision before driving or using machines.
Temperature Regulation
No temperature regulation warnings are mentioned in the source material.
Storage
Keep the unopened eye drops in a refrigerator (2-8°C) where children cannot reach them. Do not freeze the eye drops or expose them to strong light. Discard each single dose unit and any remaining solution immediately after use.
Overdose Information
If you think you have used too much Minims Prednisolone, you may need urgent medical attention. Accidental swallowing of the solution is unlikely to cause bad side effects due to the low content of prednisolone. If you think you or anyone else may have swallowed or used too much, immediately phone the Poisons Information Centre (in Australia phone 13 11 26), contact your doctor, or go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital, even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The source does not specify how long the medication takes to work. Your doctor will monitor your progress and adjust treatment as needed.
Remove contact lenses before putting the drops in your eye and wait at least 15 minutes before replacing them.
If you have any irritation, pain, swelling, excessive tear production or light-sensitivity while using the eye drops, flush the treated eye(s) with lots of water (room temperature) for at least 15 minutes. Stop using the eye drops and contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
No, you must discard each single dose unit and any remaining solution in it immediately after use. Do not save unused contents.
Keep the unopened eye drops in a refrigerator (2-8°C) where children cannot reach them. Do not freeze the eye drops or expose them to strong light.
No, do not use if you have or suspect you have an eye infection. This medication is only for treating inflammation that is not caused by infection.
If you think you have used too much, you may need urgent medical attention. Contact the Poisons Information Centre (13 11 26 in Australia), your doctor, or go to the Emergency Department, even if there are no signs of discomfort.
Important Disclaimer
This information is intended for general educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.