Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml

Lotepro 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. Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml is prescribed to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.

Lotepro 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, Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml helps treat inflammation and pain. 

Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. You are advised to use Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. In some cases, Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml may cause watery eyes, irritation, itching, and foreign body sensation in the eye. Most of these side effects of Lotepro 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 Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any ingredient of Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, do not use more than the prescribed dose of Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause glaucoma, fungal infections, and cataracts. Do not take any other eye medication with Lotepro 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 Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml unless prescribed by your doctor.

Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml contains Loteprednol etabonate. Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml is prescribed to treat eye inflammation and pain after eye surgery. It is a corticosteroid that works by blocking prostaglandins (a chemical messenger) in the brain that cause inflammation and swelling. As a result, inflammation and pain are reduced after using Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any of the ingredients of Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml. Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause glaucoma, vision problems, fungal infection or cataract. If you have or ever had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, any other eye problem, are pregnant, do not take Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml unless prescribed by your doctor. Avoid using Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml if you are breastfeeding. Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision, so drive only if your vision is clear.

• To avoid any contamination, avoid touching the tip of the dropper.
• If Lotepro Eye Drops 5 ml is used for 10 days or longer, intraocular pressure (IOP) should be monitored.