Lotrell Loteprednol Etabonate 0.5% - 5 ml Eye Drops

Product Overview:

• Lotrell (Loteprednol Etabonate ) 5 ml 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.

Key Features:

• Lotrell Eye Drops 0.5% 5 ml are anti-inflammatory eye drops used to help reduce redness, swelling, and discomfort associated with ocular inflammation, including after eye surgery, as directed by a physician.
• These prescription-only suspension drops are designed for localized action at low doses to balance efficacy and safety when used under medical supervision.
• Suitable for short-term use following eye surgery, following the dosage and duration recommended by a healthcare professional.

How it Works?

• The formula contains Loteprednol Etabonate 0.5%, an ophthalmic corticosteroid that helps control inflammatory responses in the eye.

Benefits:

• Targeted Anti-Inflammatory Relief: Helps reduce eye inflammation, redness, swelling, and discomfort, including after eye surgery, as directed by a physician.
• Post-Surgical Support: Assists in managing inflammation following eye surgery to support more comfortable recovery.
• Corticosteroid Action: Contains Loteprednol Etabonate 0.5%, an ophthalmic corticosteroid that helps control inflammatory responses in the eye.
• Localized Effect: Designed to provide localized action in the eye at low doses for effective symptom relief while supporting safety when used as prescribed.
• Symptom Comfort: Helps ease associated symptoms such as pain, irritation, and redness for more comfortable vision during treatment.

Directions for Use:

• Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
• Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses. A preservative in loteprednol could permanently stain the lenses. Use the medicine at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses.
• Wash your hands before using eye medication.
• Shake the eye drops well just before each use. If using the gel, turn the bottle upside down and shake once to fill the dropper tip with gel.
• To use this medicine: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed.
• Wait at least 5 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed.
• Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
• If you use this medicine for longer than 10 days, you may need frequent vision tests to check the pressure inside your eyes.
• This medicine is for short term use. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 days of treatment.
• Do not use this medicine for longer than your doctor has prescribed.

Active Ingredient:

•  Loteprednol Etabonate 0.5%

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.

Caution & Warnings:

• You should not use loteprednol if you have an eye infection (including herpes simplex).
• 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.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Warnings:

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This drug should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. Caution is recommended while breastfeeding.
• Loteprednol ophthalmic is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Storage:

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

FAQs:

• Q. What happens if I miss a dose?
• A. Use the medicine as soon as you can. Do not use two doses at one time.
• Q. What happens if I overdose?
• A. An overdose of loteprednol ophthalmic is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention.
• Q. What should I avoid while using loteprednol ophthalmic?
• A. Do not share loteprednol with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.
• This medicine may cause blurred vision and may impair your reactions. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you.
• Q. What other drugs will affect loteprednol ophthalmic?
• A. 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.