Lot Eye Ointment 5 gm belongs to the class of ophthalmic medication primarily used to treat Post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery. Pain is an unpleasant and emotional experience associated with tissue damage. It allows the body to react and prevent further tissue damage. Pain can be short-term (acute) or long-term (chronic). Pain perception can differ from person to person, from tolerable to non-tolerable. Inflammation is your immune system's natural response to injury or infection.
Lot Eye Ointment 5 gm contains Loteprednol. It works by inhibiting the release of certain natural substances that cause swelling, itching, and pain. As a result, inflammation and pain are reduced after using Lot Eye Ointment 5 gm.
Lot Eye Ointment 5 gm is for external use only. Before using it, break the seal and wash your hands to avoid any infection or contamination. If you wear contact lenses or are wearing them, remove them before using Lot Eye Ointment 5 gm, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Lot Eye Ointment 5 gm. You may experience watery eyes, irritation in the eyes, and eye itching, in some cases. Most of these side effects of Lot Eye Ointment 5 gm are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Put Lot Eye Ointment 5 gm only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. You should not stop taking Lot Eye Ointment 5 gm abruptly as it may worsen your symptoms. Do not take Lot Eye Ointment 5 gm if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any ingredient of Lot Eye Ointment 5 gm. Also, do not put more than the prescribed dose of Lot Eye Ointment 5 gm as it may cause glaucoma or optic nerve damage. Do not take any other eye medication with Lot Eye Ointment 5 gm, without consulting your doctor. Use of Lot Eye Ointment 5 gm after cataract surgery is known to slow the surgery's healing process, so it is given in a very minimum dose. If you have or ever had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, any other eye problem, are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take the Lot Eye Ointment 5 gm until prescribed by your doctor.