Lotrell 0.5 mg Eye Drop - 5 ml

Product Description:

• Generic name: loteprednol (ophthalmic)


• Dosage forms: suspension 0.5%


• Drug class: Ophthalmic steroids

What is loteprednol ophthalmic?

• Loteprednol ophthalmic (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.


• 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.

side effects: 

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.

Before taking this medicine

• 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.

How should I use loteprednol ophthalmic?

• 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. 


• 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.