FDA label
What is prednisolone acetate used for?
The FDA-approved uses of prednisolone acetate, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension is indicated for the treatment of steroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe.”
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Prednisolone Acetate, suspension/ drops
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Redpharm Drug (ANDA216935). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension is indicated for the treatment of steroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 3dd0195c-8522-bbf9-e063-6394a90a9f3e, version 2, effective December 2, 2025. NDC 67296-2176, one of 6 listings for this product.
Questions
What is prednisolone acetate used for?
The FDA label says: “Prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension is indicated for the treatment of steroid-responsive inflammation of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe.”
What drug class is prednisolone acetate?
FDA lists prednisolone acetate in the Corticosteroid established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.
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