What is Alpicort used for?

Non-infected inflammatory conditions of the eye.

How does Alpicort work?

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Corticosteroids, plain, ATC code: S01BA04 Mechanism of action The actions of corticosteroids are mediated by the binding of the corticosteroid molecules to receptor molecules located within sensitive cells.

What pharmaceutical form is Alpicort available in?

Alpicort: Płyn na skórę (2 mg + 4 mg)/ml

What are the side effects of Alpicort?

Eye disorders Not known: vision, blurred (see also section 4.4) Prolonged treatment with corticosteroids in high dosage is occasionally associated with cataract. The systemic effects of steroids are possible following the use of Minims Prednisolone, but are, however, unlikely due to the reduced absorption of topical eye drops. Cases of corneal calcification have been reported very rarely in association with the use of phosphate containing eye drops in some patients with signifi

Who should NOT take Alpicort?

Use is contraindicated in viral, fungal, tuberculous and other bacterial infections. Prolonged application to the eye of preparations containing corticosteroids has caused increased intraocular pressure and therefore the drops should not be used in patients with glaucoma. In children, long-term, continuous topical corticosteroid therapy should be avoided due to possible adrenal suppression. Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6

Does Alpicort interact with other medications?

Corticosteroids are known to increase the effects of barbiturates, sedative hypnotics and tricyclic antidepressants. They will, however, decrease the effects of anticholinesterases, antiviral eye preparations and salicylates. Co-treatment with CYP3A inhibitors, including cobicistat-containing products, is expected to increase the risk of systemic side-effects. The combination should be avoided unless the benefit outweighs the increased risk of systemic corticosteroid side-effec

Can Alpicort be used during pregnancy?

Topical administration of corticosteroids to pregnant animals can cause abnormalities of foetal development and although the relevance of this finding to human beings has not been established, the use of Minims Prednisolone during pregnancy should be avoided.

What precautions should be taken with Alpicort?

Each Minims unit should be discarded after a single use. Any unused medicinal product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

Who manufactures Alpicort?

Dr. August Wolff GmbH & Co. KG Arzneimittel

What ATC class does Alpicort belong to?

Alpicort: ATC D07XA02. ATC is the WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification — it groups drugs by organ system and pharmacological mechanism.

OTC

Alpicort

(2 mg + 4 mg)/ml, Płyn na skórę

INN: Prednisolonum + Acidum salicylicum

Data updated: 2026-04-08

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Form

Płyn na skórę

Dosage

(2 mg + 4 mg)/ml

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