Steroids

Hydrocortisone Cream | Ung (OTC) Generic: Hydrocortisone 1%, 2.5%   Click Here for More Information Hydrocortisone Cream | Ung (OTC) DOSAGE Apply a small amount of medication to the affected area and gently rub in, usually up to QID or as directed by your doctor or the product package GENERIC Hydrocortisone 1%, 2.5% SIZE Cream…

Pred mild (soln) Generic: prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension 0.12% Click Here for More Information Flarex (susp) DOSAGE 1-2 gtts BID to QID, q2hr within 1st 48hrs if needed, then taper. | During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosing frequency may be increased if necessary. Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely…

FML Forte (soln) Generic: fluorometholone ophthalmic suspension 0.25% Click Here for More Information FML Forte (soln) DOSAGE 1 gtts BID-QID | Care should be taken not to discontinue therapy prematurely. Cornea SPK (Moderate/Severe) (1) AT 4-8/day + Gel qHS (2) Mild Topical Steroid (FML 0.1% of Lotemax QID) x 1-4 weeks, then taper (3) Add…

Triamcinolone (cream) Generic: triamcinolone 0.1% Click Here for More Information Triamcinolone (cream) DOSAGE Contact Dermatitis: Apply thin film 1% to affected area eyelid BID-TID depending on severity x 7-10 days GENERIC triamcinolone 0.1% SIZE 15gm, 80gm INDICATIONS Topical corticosteroids are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. MECHANISM OF…

Prednisone (tab) Generic: prednisone anhydrous tablet Click Here for More Information Prednisone (tab) DOSAGE Intermediate Uveitis (CME, Vitritis, etc) Posterior Uveitis (Toxoplasmosis) (1) Predforte 1% q1-2hr (2) Consider subtenon steroid injection q6-8 weeks until vision/CME stabilized (0.50-1.0mL of triamcinolone 40mg/mL) (3) If no improvement after 3 subtenon injection q1-3 months apart, consider 40-60mg PO qD…

Pred Forte (susp) Generic: prednisolone acetate 1.0% Click Here for More Information Pred Forte (susp) DOSAGE 1-2 gtts BID-QID. More often in the first 24-48hours, if increased dosing is necessary. Then Taper. If signs and symptoms fail to improve after 2 days, the patient should be re-evaluated Anterior Uveitis Treatment (Mild/Moderate) Anterior Uveitis Treatment (Severe)…

Maxidex (susp) Generic: dexamethasone 0.1% Click Here for More Information Maxidex (susp) DOSAGE Mild Inflammation: 1-2 gtts to 4-6/ Day, then taper to discontinuation as the inflammation subside. If severe, may be used q1hr. Shake prior to use Cornea SPK (Moderate/Severe) (1) AT 4-8/day + Gel qHS (2) Mild Topical Steroid (FML 0.1% of Lotemax…

Inveltys (micro particle susp) Generic: loteprednol etabonate 1% Click Here for More Information Inveltys (micro particle susp) DOSAGE 1-2 gtts BID beginning the day after surgery. Continue for 2 weeks post-op. Taper if used off label for extended period. GENERIC loteprednol etabonate 1% SIZE 2.8mL INDICATIONS INVELTYS is a corticosteroid indicated for the treatment of…

Inflamase Forte (soln) Generic: prednisolone sodium phosphate 1.0% Click Here for More Information Inflamase Forte (soln) DOSAGE 1gtt q1hr into conjunctival sac during the day and q2hr in PM initially. Taper to q4hr when improved. Then TID or QID to control symptoms The duration of treatment will vary with the type of lesion and may…