Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Eye
Drug Class
Antiinflammatory Agents, Corticosteroids
Chemical Class
Steroid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
A07EA01, C05AA04, D07AA03, D07XA02, H02AB06, R01AD02, S01BA04, S01CB02, S02BA03, S03BA02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is OPTOPRED?
Uses
Prednisolone is a corticosteroid that may be used to reduce inflammation and calm down an overactive immune system. It works by mimicking...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Steroid
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Corticosteroid Ophthalmic pharmacological group
Prednisolone and Prednisone also known as Deltahydrocortisone. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Steroid. It belongs to Glucocorticoid agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Corticosteroid Ophthalmic pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Prednisolone and Prednisone is 360.44. Its pKa is not ionizable.
How to Take It
1
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take prednisolone exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use prednisolone in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Prednisol
Safety Alerts
Viral, fungal, tuberculous or purulent infections, dendritic ulcer
Soft contact lenses
Important Warnings
Prolonged use, infants
Side Effects
Corneal thinningcataractrise in intra-ocular pressureviral or fungal infections.
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may interact with prednisolone
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Avoid unless essential
Lactation
Avoid unless essential
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 115.09
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 115.09 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 115.09
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Eye, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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