lotemax 0.5% eye gel 5 gm

Active substance in Lotemax

Loteprednol etabonate, similar to corticosteroids, helps relieve inflammations.

Why use Lutamax drop?

Lutemax drop is used to treat:

• Conjunctivitis.

• Keratitis.

• Iritis.

• Relieve eye inflammation after surgical procedures.

The drop is generally used to treat corticosteroid-responsive ocular inflammations.

Lotemax dosage

• The doctor shall determine the appropriate dose.

• One or two drops are placed in the infected eye 4 times daily after surgery, which is continued for two weeks.

• The dose used may vary depending on the type of eye inflammation.

Lotemax side effects

Lotemax may cause some side effects, such as:

• High intraocular pressure.

• Low visual acuity.

• Cataract.

• Secondary eye infection.

• Dry eye.

• Itching and burning sensations.

• Blurred vision.

• headache.

• Rhinitis.

• Sore throat.

Lotemax contraindications

Lutemax drop is not used in case of:

• Allergy to any of the ingredients.

• Viral infection in the eye.

• Herpetic keratitis.

• Fungal eye infection.

• Mycobacterial infection.

• pregnancy, where a drop of Lotemax contains substances harmful to embryos.

Lotemax precautions

• Prolonged use of corticosteroids may result in glaucoma and damage to the optic nerve, decreased visual acuity, cataracts, or an increased risk of eye infection.

• Lotemax is used carefully with glaucoma.

• Used with extreme caution in case the patient has previously suffered herpes simplex.

• A doctor should be consulted before using a Lotemax drop during the lactation period.