{"id":23322,"date":"2022-07-27T06:24:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T06:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=23322"},"modified":"2022-11-16T13:54:25","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T13:54:25","slug":"softacort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/softacort\/","title":{"rendered":"Softacort &#8211; Hydrocortisone Sodium Phosphate Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>3.35 mg\/ml&nbsp;Eye Drops, Hydrocortisone Sodium Phosphate Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Softacort Is And What Is Softacort Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is softacort eye drops used for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Softacort <\/strong>is an eye drop solution, in\u00a0single-dose containers, which contains a substance called\u00a0hydrocortisone.\u00a0This substance is a\u00a0corticosteroid\u00a0that inhibits inflammatory symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is used to treat mild allergic or inflammatory conditions in the superficial part of the eye (conjunctiva).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eye must not be infected (see Do not use Softacort).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hydrocortisone contained&nbsp;in Softacort may also be approved to treat other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before Using Softcore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Softacort:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to\u00a0hydrocortisone\u00a0or any of the other ingredients of <strong>Softacort<\/strong> (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you have high pressure in the eye (\u00a0ocular\u00a0hypertension\u00a0), which is known to be due to neurosteroids (a type of\u00a0corticosteroid\u00a0) or other causes.<\/li><li>In case of\u00a0acute\u00a0infection\u00a0in the eye caused by the <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/mouth-ulcer-herpes-around-the-mouth\/\">herpes<\/a> virus or other viral disease with ulceration in the eye (unless an\u00a0infection\u00a0is treated at the same time).<\/li><li>If you have inflammation of the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis) with ulceration of the cornea (keratitis), even if the\u00a0infection\u00a0is in an early stage.<\/li><li>If you have a bacterial\u00a0eye infection\u00a0<ul><li>Acute\u00a0persistent\u00a0infection<\/li><li>Conjunctivitis<\/li><li>Eyelid inflammation<\/li><li>Vaginitis<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>If you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/fungal-infections\/\">fungal infection<\/a> in the eye (ocular\u00a0mycosi).<\/li><li>If you have a bacterial\u00a0infection\u00a0called\u00a0tuberculosis\u00a0that affects the eye (ocular\u00a0tuberculosis).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using this medicine.<\/li><li>If you have an undiagnosed <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/red-eyes\/\">red eye<\/a>, do not use this medicine.<\/li><li>If you have a viral\u00a0eye infection\u00a0(\u00a0herpes\u00a0), use <em>softacort eye drops<\/em> only if the\u00a0infection\u00a0is treated with antiviral\u00a0treatment.\u00a0Careful monitoring of the eyes is required.<\/li><li>If you have a disease that causes thinning of the outer part of the eye (cornea and sclera), there may be a higher risk of hole formation in the membranes of the eye due to the use of\u00a0topical corticosteroids\u00a0in the eye.<\/li><li>If you have used corticosteroid drugs for a long time and have an eye injury (cornea ulcer), a fungal infection may be suspected.<\/li><li>During treatment, the eyes need to be checked often and regularly.\u00a0Especially in patients who already suffer from high eye pressure or are at risk of developing such a condition, long-term use of\u00a0corticosteroids\u00a0has been shown to cause an increase in eye pressure and the incidence of\u00a0glaucoma\u00a0(see Possible\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>softacort eye drops side effects\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>).\u00a0Long-term use of\u00a0corticosteroids\u00a0has also been shown to cause a clouding of the lens in the eye (\u00a0cataract\u00a0), especially in children and the elderly.<\/li><li>The use of\u00a0corticosteroids\u00a0can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/eye-inflammation-in-children\/\">eye inflammation<\/a> in individuals with a weakened immune system.\u00a0Corticosteroids\u00a0used in the eye can also worsen or mask the signs and symptoms of this type of eye inflammation.<\/li><li>You should not use contact lenses during treatment with this medicine.<\/li><li>Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>There is a lack of data regarding safety and efficacy in children.<\/li><li>Continuous\u00a0long-term treatment with\u00a0corticosteroids\u00a0in children can cause adrenal cortex suppression.<\/li><li>The increase in eye pressure in children strikes more often, more severely, and faster than in adults.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Softcore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might be using any other medicines, including non-prescription medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines can increase the effect of Softacort and your doctor may want to monitor you closely if you are taking these medicines (including some medicines for <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/hiv-and-aids-2\/\">HIV<\/a>: ritonavir, cobicistat).<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The use of <strong>softacort eye drops<\/strong> during pregnancy is not recommended, except when deemed necessary by the doctor and under strict supervision.<\/li><li>It is not known whether this drug is excreted in breast milk.\u00a0Your doctor will decide whether or not you can use<em> softacort eye drops<\/em> while breastfeeding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving Ability And Use Of Machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Transient blurred vision or other visual disturbances can affect the ability to drive or operate machinery.&nbsp;Do not drive or operate machinery until you have regained normal vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Description of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Softcore Contains Phosphates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Softacort eye drops contains 0.227 mg\u00a0phosphate\u00a0er per drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Softacort How To Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dosage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use softacort eye drops as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 2 drops in the affected eye(s), 2-4 times per day depending on the&nbsp;prescription.&nbsp;Gradual dose reduction is recommended to avoid relapse.&nbsp;The treatment time usually varies from a few days to a maximum of 14 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is used for both adults and the elderly.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use For Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Efficacy and safety in children have not been established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use the drops<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Softacort eye drops<\/strong> is intended for use in the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these instructions to use the drops:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash your hands and sit or stand comfortably.<\/li><li>Open the bag containing 10 single-dose containers.&nbsp;Write the date of the first opening on the bag.<\/li><li>Break off a&nbsp;single-dose container&nbsp;from the strip.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20141030000128#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/li><li>Twist off the top of the single-dose container, as shown in the picture.&nbsp;Do not touch the tip after opening the single-dose container.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20141030000128#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/li><li>Use your finger to gently pull down the lower eyelid of the affected eye.<\/li><li>Place the tip of the single-dose container close to the eye, without touching it.<\/li><li>Gently squeeze the single-dose container so that two drops enter the eye, then release the lower eyelid.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20141030000128#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/li><li>Press a finger against the corner of the eye, near the nose, on the affected eye.&nbsp;Hold for 1 minute while closing your eyes.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20141030000128#\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/li><li>Repeat in the other eye if your doctor has told you to do this.&nbsp;Each&nbsp;single-dose&nbsp;container contains enough solution for both eyes.<\/li><li>Throw away the single-dose container after use.&nbsp;Do not save it to use again.<\/li><li>Put the unopened single-dose containers back into the bag.&nbsp;Place the opened bag in the carton.&nbsp;The unopened single-dose containers must be used within one month of opening the pouch.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are using any other medicine to be applied to the eye, you should wait 5 minutes between each application.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Have Used Too Much Softcore\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rinse the eye with sterile water if you have dropped too much of the medicine in the eye and you experience irritation in the eye that does not go away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor or pharmacist immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have used too much medicine or if, for example,&nbsp;a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you Forget To Use Softcore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a missed&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Using Softcore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not end treatment abruptly.&nbsp;Always consult your doctor if you are considering stopping treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Softacort Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, <em>Softacort eye drops<\/em> can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported softacort side effects<\/strong> <strong>(occurring in an unknown number of users):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Transient eye discomfort (burning, stinging sensation) after application.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have been reported for drugs in the same group (&nbsp;corticosteroids&nbsp;) when used to treat eye diseases.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported softacort side effects<\/strong> <strong>(occurring in an unknown number of users):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Allergic reactions<\/li><li>Delayed wound healing<\/li><li>Clouding of the lens in the eye (posterior capsular cataract)<\/li><li>Infection\u00a0in patients with a weakened immune system (caused by herpes virus, fungal infection)<\/li><li>Increase in pressure in the eye (glaucoma)<\/li><li>Dilation of\u00a0pupil\u00a0one (mydriasis)<\/li><li>Drooping eyelids (\u00a0ptosis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0inside the eye (uveitis)<\/li><li>Changes in the thickness of the front part of the eye (cornea),<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the cornea (crystalline\u00a0keratopathy),<\/li><li>Blurred vision<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a severely damaged&nbsp;cornea,&nbsp;phosphate&nbsp;can in very rare cases cause cloudy spots on the cornea due to the accumulation of&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Softcore<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep <strong>softacort eye drops <\/strong>out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Use before the expiry date which is stated on the carton, sachet, and single-dose container after EXP.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Store at a maximum of 25 \u00b0C.<\/li><li><strong>After first opening the bag:<\/strong>\u00a0use the single-dose containers within one month.<\/li><li>Store the single-dose containers in the bag.\u00a0Light sensitive.<\/li><li>Write the date of the first opening on the bag.<\/li><li>After first opening the single-dose container:\u00a0use it immediately and discard the single-dose container after use.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since sterility cannot be maintained after opening the single-dose container, any remaining contents should be discarded immediately after&nbsp;administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.&nbsp;Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is hydrocortisone sodium phosphate.1 ml\u00a0<strong>softacort eye drops<\/strong>, the solution contains 3.35 mg hydrocortisone sodium phosphate.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are disodium phosphate dodecahydrate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate, sodium chloride, disodium edetate,\u00a0hydrochloric acid\u00a0(for\u00a0pH\u00a0adjustment), and water for injections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance And Package Sizes Of The Medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Softacort  <\/strong>is an eye drop solution in\u00a0a single-dose container.<\/li><li>The solution is almost clear, colorless to slightly yellow, and practically free from particles, packaged in a bag of 10 single-dose containers, each\u00a0single-dose\u00a0container contains 0.4 ml of solution.<\/li><li>Pack sizes: 10 (1 x 10), 20 (2 x 10), 30 (3 x 10) or 60 (6 x 10) single-dose containers.<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laboratoires THEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12, rue Louis Bl\u00e9riot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>63017 Clermont-Ferrand Cedex 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laboratoires UNITHER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ZI de la Gu\u00e9rie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50211 Coutances Cedex<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Laboratoires THEA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12, rue Louis Bl\u00e9riot<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>63017 Clermont-Ferrand Cedex 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>France<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Softacortis is an eye drop solution, which contains a ingredient named hydrocortisone . This element is a corticosteroid that prevents inflammatory signs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,18530],"tags":[24382,24385,24386,24387,24391,24390,24384,24383,24388,24389],"class_list":["post-23322","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-s","tag-hydrocortisone-sodium-phosphate","tag-hydrocortisone-sodium-phosphate-eye-drops","tag-hydrocortisone-sodium-phosphate-side-effects","tag-softacort","tag-softacort-side-effects","tag-softacort-tablet","tag-what-hydrocortisone-sodium-phosphate-is-used-for","tag-what-is-hydrocortisone-sodium-phosphate","tag-what-is-softacort","tag-what-softacort-is-used-for"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23322","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23322"}],"version-history":[{"count":49,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23322\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33492,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23322\/revisions\/33492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23322"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23322"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23322"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}