• This ophthalmic suspension relieves symptoms like swelling, redness, itching, and it gives relaxation to the patient and stops the further damage of the eye.
• It has a well-established safety profile than other ophthalmic corticosteroids.
• It has a lower incidence of intraocular pressure, which increases after prolonged use.

Corticosteroids prevent the inflammatory response to several inciting agents and delay healing. They work by inhibiting the edema, fibrin deposition, leukocyte migration, capillary dilation, capillary proliferation, fibroblast proliferation, scar formation and deposition of collagen that take place during inflammation.

The dosage of Lotemax Eye Drops medicine is dissimilar for different patients. So, the patients need to follow the doctor’s advice and the directions given on the label. It is not used in patients who require a more potent corticosteroid.

• Your doctor will prescribe a suitable dosage based on your medical condition and drug response.
• Before using Lotemax Drops, you need to shake the bottle vigorously.
• Care needs to be taken not to discontinue the use of suspension prematurely. Talk to your doctor if the medication is not improving the condition.
• When you use this medication for a longer period, it may not work as effectively as you would expect. So, talk to your doctor if you think the medication has stopped working for you.
• Do not use if the bottle’s neckband comes imprinted with a “protective seal”.
• Keep Lotemax Drops medication bottle out of reach of children.
• It is available only by prescription; there is no generic available.

• If signs and symptoms of Lotemax Eye Drops fail to improve after using for two days, the patient needs to get re-evaluated.
• Before using it, tell your doctor about medical history related to previous eye surgery, bleeding problems, or any other eye problem like corneal problems.
• Inform your healthcare provider if you have diabetes, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, or nasal polyps.
• If this product is used for more than 10 days, intraocular pressure should be monitored.
• If you are using Lotemax Eye Drops and want to undergo surgery, tell your doctor about the use of these drops in advance.

• Redness or swelling of the eye
• Blurred vision or unstable vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Swelling in eye

Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects such as vision problems, eye pain or no improvement of your eye condition.

• Prolonged use of these eye drops may result in glaucoma with harm to the optic nerve.
• Defects in fields of vision or visual acuity.
• In the case of acute purulent conditions of the eye, this may mask infection or rise existing infection.
• During pregnancy, this ophthalmic medicine should be used only when needed.
• In the presence of glaucoma, it should be used with caution.
• The use of Lotemax Eye Drops after cataract surgery may increase the incidence of bleb formation.

What happens if a patient misses a dose of Lotemax Eye Drops?

If somebody misses a dose then he or she should use it as soon as they remember. If it is almost close to the time for the upcoming scheduled dose then they better skip it. Do not overuse to cover up the missed dose.

What happens if someone overdose Lotemax Eye Drops?

An overdose of Lotemax may be risky. Seek emergency medical assistance or call the Poison assistance Helpline if anyone has accidentally overused or swallowed the medication.

What medicines to avoid while using Lotemax Eye Drops?

Do not wear contact lenses until the symptoms of the inflammation completely go away. Lotemax Eye Drops medicine may give temporary unclear vision and may impair your thinking or reactions for some time. Do not use other eye drops unless your doctor tells you to.

What should I avoid during the use of Lotemax Eye Drops?

While using Lotemax Eye Drops, avoid wearing a contact lens. Also, do not use any other eye medications along with this without asking a doctor.

What other drugs will interact with Lotemax Eye Drops?

Many drugs interact with each other. Therefore, tell your doctor about all medications you use including prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, other eye drops, vitamins, and supplements.

What are the side effects of Lotemax Eye Drops?

Tell your doctor if you see unlikely but severe ill effects of Lotemax Eye Drops like redness in the eye, vision changes, eye pain, eye swelling, bleeding inside the eye, redness or stinging.