Loteprednol
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Loteprednol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by allergies, severe acne, iritis , or certain other conditions.
Loteprednol ophthalmic is also used to treat pain and swelling after eye surgery .
The Eysuvis brand of loteprednol is used to treat dry eye disease .
Loteprednol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Loteprednol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by allergies, severe acne, iritis , or certain other conditions.
Loteprednol ophthalmic is also used to treat pain and swelling after eye surgery .
The Eysuvis brand of loteprednol is used to treat dry eye disease .
Loteprednol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use loteprednol if you are allergic to it, or if you have an eye infection (including herpes simplex).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
glaucoma ; or cataracts, or cataract surgery.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Loteprednol ophthalmic is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Loteprednol may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:
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.
Common side effects of loteprednol may include:
minor burning when using the eye drops; eye pain, blurred vision; dry or watery eyes; feeling like something is in your eye; your eyes may be more sensitive to light; headache ; or runny nose, sore throat .
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
You should not use loteprednol if you have an eye infection (including herpes simplex ).
High Risk Groups
You should not use loteprednol if you have an eye infection (including herpes simplex ).
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Medicine used in the eyes is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.