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OMNIPRED (NDA-017469)

(PREDNISOLONE ACETATE)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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03/04/2022 (SUPPL-47)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

4 Contraindications

Additions and/or revisions underlined: 

OMNIPRED® (prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension) is contraindicated in most viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, and varicella, and also in mycobacterial infection of the eye and fungal diseases of ocular structures. OMNIPRED® (prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension) is also contraindicated in individuals with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation and to other corticosteroids.

6 Adverse Reactions

Additions and/or revisions underlined: 

The following additional adverse reactions have been reported with prednisolone use: Cushing’s syndrome and adrenal suppression may occur after very frequent use of ophthalmic prednisolone, particularly in very young children.