Prednisolone Acetate Uses

Prednisolone acetate is a prescription eye medication. It is a steroid ophthalmic solution used to treat eye inflammation caused by infections, allergies, foreign bodies, heat, chemicals, or radiation. 

There may be other uses of prednisolone eye drops—your healthcare providers or pharmacist can provide medical advice and give you more drug information on prednisolone ophthalmic.

Prednisolone Acetate Mechanism of Action

Prednisolone acetate is a corticosteroid. It helps reduce signs and symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and burning by affecting how the immune system works.  

Prednisolone Acetate Doses

Prednisolone acetate is available as 1% eye drops in 5 mL, 10 mL, and 15 mL bottles. The usual dose is 1-2 drops in the affected eye 2-4 times a day.