Softacort
Softacort is an eye drop solution containing hydrocortisone. It is used to relieve allergic symptoms or inflammation on the surface of the eye.
Form
silmätipat, liuos, kerta-annospakkaus
Strength
3.35 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Hydrocortisone sodium phosphate
Manufacturer
Laboratoires THEA
How to Use
Dosage
2 drops into the affected eye(s) 2-4 times daily as prescribed by your doctor.
Method
Wash your hands. Open the pouch and detach one single-dose unit. Twist off the cap. Gently pull down your lower eyelid and drop 2 drops into your eye. Do not touch your eye with the tip. Then press the inner corner of your eye for one minute. Discard the single-dose unit after use.
Important
A maximum of 8 drops per day (2 drops, 4 times).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Temporary burning or stinging feeling in the eye after applying the drops.
RARE
- •Allergic reactions.
- •Slow healing of wounds.
- •Clouding of the eye's natural lens (cataract).
- •Eye infections caused by viruses or fungi in people with weak immune systems.
- •Increased pressure inside the eye (glaucoma).
- •Wider pupil (mydriasis).
- •Drooping eyelid (ptosis).
- •Inflammation inside the eye (uveitis).
- •Changes in the thickness of the front part of the eye (cornea).
- •Inflammation of the cornea (crystalline keratopathy).
- •Blurred vision.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have high pressure in your eye (glaucoma) due to steroid use or other causes.
- Do not use if you have an active eye infection caused by viruses (like herpes), bacteria, or fungi, or if you have eye tuberculosis.
- If your eye is red and the cause is unknown, do not use this medicine.
- Do not wear contact lenses while using this medicine.
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- Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other vision problems.
- Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Always talk to your doctor first if you are thinking about stopping treatment.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older persons. For temporary use. Start and continue therapy under supervision by an ophthalmologist. Do not use if fungal or viral infection is suspected. (updated 4.12.2023)