LOTEMAX EYE SUSPENSION

Loteprednol (Lotemax) is used to reduce eye swelling caused by allergies, certain eye infections, ocular rosacea (condition that can cause swelling, redness, and itching of the eye), herpes zoster (shingles; a rash that can occur in people who have had chickenpox in the past and can affect the eyes), and other eye …

Adults—Instill one to two drops into the affected eye 4 times a day for up to 2 weeks. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Loteprednol eye drops or eye gel are not for long-term use. Steroid eye drops may cause glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye) or posterior subcapsular cataracts (a rare type of cataract) if used too long. Slow or delayed healing may also occur while you are using this medicine after cataract surgery.

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This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. It is also used after eye surgery. Loteprednol works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching.

Lotemax has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 17 ratings on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. Prednisone has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 845 ratings on Drugs.com.

Loteprednol (Lotemax) is a steroid eye medication that comes in many strengths and forms to treat various eye conditions including recent eye surgery, dry eye, inflammation, and seasonal allergies.

You should only use Lotemax for longer than 2 weeks after eye surgery if your doctor tells you to do so. Using Lotemax or other eye steroids long term can cause certain complications, such as increased risk of fungal infection in your eye.

Lotemax and Lotemax SM start working as soon as you use them. But it may take several days for the symptoms of your condition to ease. If you have questions about what to expect with Lotemax or Lotemax SM treatment, talk with your doctor.

The recommended dose for adults and elderly is one to two drops four times daily. Treatment with Lotemax normally begins 24 hours after surgery and continues for two weeks.

To get the full benefit, use them regularly, as recommended by your doctor. Dexamethasone eye drops start to work within a couple of days.

Long-term use of steroids can produce side effects and possibly delay healing, so most of the time a doctor will only prescribe these drops for a few days or up to a week.

pain when using the eye drops;worsening redness or itching;eye pain or swelling, trouble closing your eye;pain behind your eyes, sudden vision changes;tunnel vision, seeing halos around lights; or.signs of eye infection–redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage.

Using this medication for prolonged periods or in high doses may cause serious side effects, including serious eye problems (such as cataracts and high pressure inside the eyes). Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: vision problems/changes, eye pain, headache, dizziness.

You should not use Lotemax longer than 10 days without having the pressure in your eye checked by your doctor. Long-term use of Lotemax or other eye drops that contain steroids, may result in glaucoma or raised pressure in the eye, which can cause damage to the optic nerve, problems with vision, and cataracts.

More common side effects in people using Lotemax suspension (eye drops) for certain inflammatory eye conditions include: blurry vision. teary eyes. dry eyes.

Prednisolone eye drops can increase the pressure inside the eye, which could lead to glaucoma. The drug could also worsen glaucoma if you already have this condition. Glaucoma was rarely reported in clinical trials of prednisolone solution and suspension. The pressure inside your eye is called intraocular pressure.

Steroid-Responsive Disease Treatment: Apply one to two drops of LOTEMAX suspension into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye four times daily. During the initial treatment within the first week, the dosing may be increased, up to 1 drop every hour, if necessary.