Lotemax Eye Drops Treat Eye Inflammation And Pain

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Description

Loteprednol Etabonate (LE) is the active component present in Lotemax eye drops. Lotemax eye drops are prescribed for treating inflammation of the eyes caused by allergies, severe acne, herpes zoster (shingles), iritis, and surgery. This formulation is marketed by Bausch and Lomb. It is an ophthalmic suspension. Due to the low water solubility of the active constituent, it is available in the form of a gel, suspension or ointment. Lotemax eye drops drug product works by inhibiting the release of certain endogenous substances than produce pain, itching, and swelling.

The active component, Loteprednol Etabonate (LE) was intentionally engineered to be a ‘soft drug’, one that effectively produces action at the site of action and then quickly breaks down to inactive constituents after producing its effects, thus consequently reducing the risk of side effects. This drug has good ocular permeation properties. Loteprednol is very slowly absorbed into the blood after ocular administration, so the amount of this drug in the blood is extremely small, and, interactions with drugs taken orally or by any route of administration except topical ophthalmic are very unlikely.

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Ingredients

The active constituent, Loteprednol is a member of a class of drugs called ‘Corticosteroids’. It is a non-habit forming drug and is sold on prescription. It was approved for therapeutic use in 1998 and was patented in 1980. The chemical formula of Loteprednol is C24H31ClO7 and the molecular weight is 466.951 g/mol. The time required by this drug to produce its action is not clinically determined. Also, the time for which its effect is observed is not clinically established.

Loteprednol etabonate, a corticosteroid present in this formulation limits the inflammatory response to various contributing agents and prevents the edema, dilation of capillaries, and formation of scar that are principally related to inflammation. Along with it, Lotemax eye drops also stops the production of prostaglandins that are responsible for producing inflammation. This drug is not approved for use in anyone below 18 years.

Directions

  • Read and follow all the instructions mentioned on the prescription label carefully while using Lotemax eye drops drug product. If you have any questions ask your physician or pharmacist.
  • Shake the bottle well before use and wash your hand thoroughly before using Lotemax eye drops.
  • Before instilling the eyes drops into eyes, wash your hands properly. To prevent contamination, do not touch the tip of the bottle or let it touch the eyes or any other surface.
  • For instilling drops, tilt your head behind, hold the dropper above your eye and gently pull down the lower eyelid. Keep your eyes closed for one to two minutes. Repeat the process for another eye if advised.
  • Lotemax eye drops are to be used, generally four times a day. Dose and duration of treatment will vary depending on the response to treatment and your health condition.
  • Tell your doctor if you have a medical history of cataracts, open-angle type of glaucoma, eye infections, diabetes, and severe nearsightedness (myopia).
  • You should not wear contact lenses while using this Lotemax eye drops as a preservative used in this formulation may stain the lenses forever.
  • Lotemax eye drops product is meant for short term use. Call your physician if you do not observe improvement in your symptoms after using it for two days.
  • Keep the bottle of the Lotemax eye drops in an upright position at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Warnings

  • Certain conditions may aggravate if you stop using this medication abruptly. Continue using it unless your doctor recommends you to do so.
  • Discard this drug product if you observe particles or change in color of the solution. Using contaminated drug product can lead to serious eye damage and vision loss.
  • If you are using this medication for more than 10 days, you may need repeated vision tests to keep a tab on eye pressure.
  • You need to consult your physician for use of this drug product during breastfeeding and pregnancy.
  • Do not use this medication if you are allergic to any of the active or inactive components.
  • Lotemax eye drops may affect your vision for a certain period after using this product. So, avoid performing activities that require clear vision until you are confident about doing such activities safely.
  • The most commonly observed side effects of Lotemax eye drops include blurred vision, swelling or redness of eyes, and sensitivity to light, etc.

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by Lowell Bornstein on Lotemax

I had severe eye allergy. I used to experience itching, redness in eyes, burning sensation and pain. Lotemax eye drops improved my symptoms. It contains Loteprednol as the active constituent. It helps in treating inflammation caused by allergies, shingles, and iritis, etc. It is available at extremely cheaper rates at MedStoreRx. You need a copy of a doctor’s prescription for purchasing this drug product.