Lotefix Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to a class of medications called corticosteroids primarily used to treat post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience that is associated with tissue damage. Inflammation is the immune system's natural response to injury or infection. Lotefix Eye Drops 5 ml is prescribed to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.
Lotefix Eye Drops 5 ml contains Loteprednol etabonate. It is a corticosteroid that works by blocking prostaglandins (a chemical messenger) in the brain that cause inflammation and swelling. Thereby, Lotefix Eye Drops 5 ml helps treat inflammation and pain.
Lotefix Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. You are advised to use Lotefix Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. In some cases, Lotefix Eye Drops 5 ml may cause watery eyes, irritation, itching, and foreign body sensation in the eye. Most of these side effects of Lotefix Eye Drops 5 ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Do not take Lotefix Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any ingredient of Lotefix Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, do not use more than the prescribed dose of Lotefix Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause glaucoma, fungal infections, and cataracts. Do not take any other eye medication with Lotefix Eye Drops 5 ml, without consulting your doctor. If you have/had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, any other eye problem, are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take Lotefix Eye Drops 5 ml unless prescribed by your doctor.