Composition
Eye Drop: Loteprednol etabonate 0.5%.
Indications & Dosage
Post-operative inflammation of eye: Adults: 1-2 drops four times daily starting 24 hr after surgery; max treatment duration 2 weeks.
Contraindications
Viral, mycobacterial, fungal, amoebic or purulent infections of cornea and conjunctiva, undiagnosed reddening of eye, hypersensitivity to other corticosteroids.
Precautions
Prolonged use, glaucoma; monitor intra ocular pressure when used for 10 days or longer, soft contact lenses, wait minimum 15 min before inserting.
Interactions
Ocular hypotensive agents, cycloplegics.
Pregnancy
Avoid unless essential
Lactation
Avoid unless essential
Side Effects
Itching, dry eye, foreign body sensation, epiphora, corneal defect, conjunctival hyperaemia, instillation site burning, headache