Catapred 10 MG Eye Drops 10 ML

Catapred 10 MG Eye Drops 10 ML is used for managing a variety of conditions affecting the eyes. These include:

• Managing allergic conjunctivitis, an inflammation of the eye caused by allergies.

• Controlling acne rosacea, a type of skin condition that can affect the eyes.

• Reducing inflammation in superficial punctate keratitis, a condition causing inflammation of the cornea.

• Offering relief in herpes zoster keratitis, an infection caused by the herpes zoster virus.

• Easing symptoms of iritis and cyclitis, inflammations of the iris and ciliary body respectively.

• Handling selected cases of infective conjunctivitis, a common eye infection.

• Aiding recovery from corneal injuries due to chemical exposure, radiation, thermal burns or foreign bodies

Using Catapred 10 MG Eye Drops 10 ML is straightforward but requires attention to detail. Here's how you can go about it:

• Wash your hands before use.

• Shake the bottle well before each application.

• Tilt your head back and gently pull down your lower eyelid.

• Carefully place one drop into your eye.

• Close your eye gently without blinking or rubbing it.

• Avoid touching the dropper tip to any surface to prevent contamination.

• If you wear contact lenses, remove them before application and wait 15 minutes before reinserting them after using the drops.

For personalised instructions on using this medicine, it is best to consult your doctor.

Catapred 10 MG Eye Drops 10 ML is instilled topically.

Catapred 10 MG Eye Drops 10 ML contain prednisolone (1%), which works on your body in several ways:

• Inflammation inhibition: Prednisolone inhibits your body's inflammatory response to various agents. This helps reduce inflammation in the affected parts of the eye.

• Delayed healing: Although not fully understood, it is suggested that prednisolone may delay or slow down healing processes.

• Inhibition of oedema and scar formation: Prednisolone also inhibits oedema (swelling), fibrin deposition (clot formation), capillary dilation (widening of small blood vessels), migration of leukocytes (white blood cells), capillary proliferation (increase in small blood vessels), collagen deposition (building blocks of tissue), and scar formation associated with inflammation.

• Control of inflammation mediators: Prednisolone is thought to induce proteins called lipocortins, which inhibit phospholipase A2. This action controls the production of inflammation mediators like prostaglandins and leukotrienes by preventing the release of their precursor, arachidonic acid.

• Increase in Intraocular Pressure (IOP): While helping with inflammation, corticosteroids like prednisolone can cause an increase in intraocular pressure.

Store Catapred 10 MG Eye Drops 10 ML upright, away from direct light and moisture.

• Once opened, use the drops until the expiration date if stored properly.

• Dispose of the bottle four weeks after opening.

• Do not use it if the solution changes colour or becomes cloudy.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• If you have been diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis, try to avoid known allergens in your diet or environment that may exacerbate your condition. This could include certain foods, dust mites, or pollen.

• For those with eye conditions related to inflammation like iritis and cyclitis, it may be beneficial to adopt a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids found in fish like salmon and sardines, as they are known to reduce inflammation. Always consult your doctor before making any significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.