Is Lotemax a steroid drop?
What is Lotemax ophthalmic? Lotemax (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by allergies, shingles (herpes zoster), severe acne, iritis, or certain other conditions. Lotemax is also used to treat pain and swelling after eye surgery.
How long can you safely use Lotemax?
Lotemax would typically be prescribed for two weeks to three months initially and then may need to be used again on a 1-2 week regimen periodically if the inflammation occurs again.
How long should you use Lotemax eye drops?
When used to treat eye swelling and pain after eye surgery, loteprednol 0.5% (Lotemax) eye drops, eye gel and eye ointment are usually applied 4 times a day beginning the day after surgery and continuing for 2 weeks.
Is Lotemax Eye Drops Safe?
Use of this medication for prolonged periods or in high doses may cause serious eye problems (such as high pressure inside the eyes and cataracts). Tell your doctor right away if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: vision problems, eye pain.
Is Lotemax safe for long-term use?
Use of Lotemax for prolonged periods or in high doses may cause serious eye problems (such as high pressure inside the eyes and cataracts). Tell your doctor if you have unlikely but serious side effects of Lotemax including: vision problems or. eye pain.
Why is Lotemax so expensive?
“The variation in cost to the patient of Lotemax Gel is entirely due to differences in managed care plans. We find that most patients have coverage for the product with broad coverage for commercial and Medicare patients.
Should lotemax be refrigerated?
Store this medicine in an upright position at room temperature. Do not freeze.
How many times a day should I use lotemax?
Lotemax® SM: Adults—Apply one drop into the affected eye 3 times a day, beginning 24 hours after surgery and for 2 weeks after.
What are side effects of loteprednol?
COMMON side effects
- visual sensitivity to light.
- an increased amount of blood in the lining of the eye called conjunctival hyperemia.
- dry eye.
- excessive watery eyes.
- eye pain.
- eye itching.
- throat irritation.
- a stuffy and runny nose.
What is the purpose of lotemax?
Lotemax is used to treat inflammation of the eye, after surgery. Sometimes the eye may become inflamed (red and painful). Loteprednol etabonate is one of a group of medicines called corticosteroids. It acts by reducing inflammation and eases the symptoms.
Can you use lotemax daily?
Typical dosing for loteprednol (Lotemax)
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.