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Compare Durezol vs. Pred Forte

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  • Difluprednate (Durezol)
    Prednisolone eye drops
  • Difluprednate (Durezol)
    Prednisolone eye drops

  • Summary of Durezol vs. Pred Forte

    Summary for Corticosteroid
    Prescription only

    Difluprednate 0.05% eye drops, also known by its brand name Durezol, is a prescription corticosteroid that's used to treat eye inflammation. It's approved for adults and children who've just had eye surgery or who have anterior uveitis. The drops are placed directly in the eye(s) 4 times per day for at least 2 weeks. After this time, your prescriber will slowly lower your dose until it's safe to stop the medication altogether. Typical side effects include swelling in the front of the eye and light sensitivity. Difluprednate (Durezol) is available as a generic.

    Summary for Corticosteroid
    Prescription only

    Prednisolone eye drops is a type of steroid eye drop. It helps treat eye inflammation in adults and children. The medication helps relieve symptoms like itchy eye, eye redness, and swelling in the eye. Prednisolone eye drops come as a generic as well as brand names like Pred Forte and Pred Mild. This eye drop is usually used in the affected eye(s) 2 to 4 times a day. Side effects can include temporary burning and stinging in the eye when you put the drops in.

  • Indications of Durezol vs. Pred Forte

    Indications for
    •Eye inflammation and pain from eye surgery
    •Endogenous anterior uveitis
    Indications for
    •Eye inflammation

  • Pros and Cons of Durezol vs. Pred Forte

    Pros and Const for Corticosteroid
    Pros
    •Works well to lessen eye inflammation and eye pain
    •Few side effects since the medication is placed directly into the eyes
    •Approved for people of all ages
    Cons
    •Need to use four times a day
    •Can't use if you have an eye infection
    •Might be difficult for some people to use correctly
    Pros and Const for Corticosteroid
    Pros
    •Few side effects
    •Approved for both adults and children
    Cons
    •Might have to use the eye drops up to 4 times a day
    •Some formulations contain sulfite, so not a good option for people with a sulfite allergy

  • Common Side Effects of Durezol vs. Pred Forte

    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye swelling (up to 15%)
    •Eye redness (up to 15%)
    •Eye pain (up to 15%)
    •Eye sensitivity to light (up to 15%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Temporary burning or stinging in the eye
    •Feeling like there's something in your eye

  • Warnings of Durezol vs. Pred Forte

    Common Side Effects for
    •For use in the eye only
    •Possible eye infections and eye problems when used for a long time
    •Slow healing of the eye after an eye procedure
    •Damage to contact lenses
    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of eye infection when used for a long time
    •Risk of eye problems when used for a long time
    •Slow healing of the eye after cataract surgery
    •Severe allergic reaction

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