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Safety Advices
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Biocort may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Biocort is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Biocort may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Medicine Overview of Biocort 1% Eye Drop
Introduction
Biocort belongs to a group of medicine called steroids. It is used for the treatment of redness and swelling in the eyes caused by infection or allergy. It provides relief from redness, itchiness and soreness by stopping the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Never use Biocort if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Wash your hands before using it and shake the bottle well before each use. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. Do not...
... Show moreUses of Biocort
- Redness and swelling in the eye
Side effects of Biocort
Common
- Burning sensation
- Eye irritation
- Watery eyes
How Biocort works
Biocort is a steroid. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.
Quick Tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Biocort to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.
- Do not use Biocort for more than the prescribed duration as it may cause glaucoma or secondary infection.
- Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
- Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Biocort. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Biocort suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Brief Description
Indication
Conjunctivitis, steroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea and anterior segment of the globe.
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic
Conjunctivitis
Adult: Instill 1-2 drops into the affected eye(s) 2-4 times daily. Higher frequency may be used during the initial 24-48 hr, if needed.
Contraindication
Epithelial defect, glaucoma, herpes, vaccinia, varicella, and other viral diseases of cornea or conjunctiva, mycobacterial infection of eye, fungal diseases of ocular structures, hypersensitivity to any ingredients
Mode of Action
Prednisolone decreases inflammation by inhibition of migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability. It suppresses the immune system by reducing the activity and production of the lymphocytes and eosinophils.
Precaution
Prolonged use of corticosteroids may result in damage to the optic nerve and defects in vision. If this product is used for longer period of time, intraocular pressure should be routinely monitored.
Side Effect
Raised IOP and reduced visual function with possible development of glaucoma and infrequent optic nerve damage, posterior subcapsular cataract formation and delayed wound healing.
Fungal and viral infections of the cornea are particularly may develop coincidentally with long-term applications of steroid.
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