Treat eye inflammation and pain with Lotemax Eye Drops

Loteprednol is the active component present in Lotemax Eye Drops. It is a member of a class of drugs known as Corticosteroids. It does not develop dependence and is available on prescription at local pharmacy shops and online drugstores. It was approved for medical use in 1998 and was patented in 1980. The molecular formula of Loteprednol is C24H31ClO7 and the molecular mass t is 466.951 g/mol. The onset of action and duration of effect of this medication are not clinically established. Lotemax medication works by decreasing the production of substances that produce producing inflammation and pain. Loteprednol has good ocular permeation properties. Post ocular administration, this drug is gradually absorbed into the blood, so the quantity of this drug in the blood is very small, and, thus it is less likely to interact with drugs consumed by any route of administration except topical ophthalmic.

• Read and follow all the directions for use mentioned on the prescription leaflet carefully before using this drug product.
• In case of any questions regarding Lotemax Eye Drops, ask your physician or pharmacist. 
• Before using this drug product, wash your hands thoroughly with water.
• Lotemax Eye Drops are to be used, normally four times 24 hours. 
• Dose and duration of treatment can change according to your health condition and response to treatment. 
• For using these Lotemax drops, tilt your head backward and squeeze the required number of drops in eyes by holding the dropper above your eye and slightly pulling down the lower eyelid. Keep your eyes shut for a few minutes.

Lotemax drug should be avoided by persons having a have a history of cataracts, open-angle type of glaucoma, eye infections, open-angle type of glaucoma, severe nearsightedness (myopia), and diabetes.

• Do not wear contact lenses while using these eye drops, the perseverative present in it can stain the lenses permanently.
• Lotemax Eye Drops medication is not approved for use in persons under 18 years of age.
• Lotemax Eye Drops medication should be used only for a short period. Inform your physician if your symptoms do not improve after using it for two days.
• Place the bottle of Lotemax medicine in an upright position at room temperature away from direct heat and moisture.

Side effects witnessed after taking Lotemax medicine are minor and they recede once the medicine is removed from the body. Inform your physician instantaneously if any of the below mentioned common side effects aggravate or continue for an extended period of time. Common side effects of Lotemax Eye Drops include the following-

• Eye discomfort
• Itchy eyes
• Dry eyes
• Eye Discharge

Severe side effects are generally not observed with Lotemax Eye Drops medicine. Inform your physician at once if any of the below mentioned severe side-effects are seen-

• Visual changes
• Headache 
• Dizziness
• Eye pain

Which drugs cannot be taken with Lotemax Eye Drops?

Lotemax Eye Drops should be consumed only after asking your doctor. Avoid its use if you are taking following medicines 

• Smallpox vaccine
• Bromfenac

The above medicines can interact with the active constituent, Loteprednol to produce undesirable results.

What should be done in the case of Overdose?

Lotemax Drops medicine can produce undesirable reactions if swallowed. 

Call 911 or poison control center right away if you witness symptoms such as difficulty in breathing or passing out. 

What if a dose of Lotemax Eye Drops is missed?

• If you miss a dose, use the medication as soon as possible.
• If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose.
• Never use two doses simultaneously.