Key facts about Lotemax Eye Suspension
What is Lotemax Eye Suspension?
Lotemax Eye Suspension is the brand name for loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension.
What dosages is Lotemax Eye Suspension available in?
Lotemax Eye Suspension is available as a 0.5% ophthalmic suspension.
What is Lotemax Eye Suspension used for?
Lotemax Eye Suspension is a corticosteroid that is used to treat:
- Dry eye disease
- Eye inflammation conditions
- Inflammation and pain after eye surgery
- Eye inflammation due to seasonal allergies
How does Lotemax Eye Suspension work?
Lotemax Eye Suspension is a steroid medication for your eyes. It helps block chemicals in the eye that cause inflammation, itching, and redness.
How do I take Lotemax Eye Suspension?
Lotemax Eye Suspension is dosed as follows:
- Eye inflammation conditions: Place 1 to 2 drops of the 0.5% suspension into the affected eye(s) four times daily. During the first week, you may need to use it as often as one drop every hour. Continue using it until your provider tells you to stop
Inflammation and pain after eye surgery:
- Place 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye(s) four times daily. Start 24 hours after surgery and continue it for a total of two weeks
Is it safe for me to take Lotemax Eye Suspension?
Lotemax Eye Suspension is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have any 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. Lotemax Eye Suspension is also contraindicated in individuals with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the
ingredients of this preparation and to other corticosteroids.
Lotemax Eye Suspension Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Lotemax Eye Suspension:
- Eye pain
- Eye inflammation
- Feeling like there’s something in your eye
- Eye redness
- Headache
- Runny nose
- Throat irritation or inflammation
- High eye pressure
- Cataract
Lotemax Eye Suspension Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Lotemax Eye Suspension. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following. High eye pressure, injury, or infection: eye pain, discomfort, or change in vision that doesn’t go away
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Lotemax Eye Suspension
There are no major drug interactions listed for Lotemax Eye Suspension. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking
Who makes Lotemax Eye Suspension?
Bausch Health
Is Lotemax Eye Suspension safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Lotemax Eye Suspension will harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant while taking Lotemax Eye Suspension.













