LOTEFLAM 0.5% EYE DPS

Overview

LOTEFLAM 0.5% EYE DPS is a Schedule H drug.

LOTEFLAM 0.5% EYE DPS is composed of: LOTEPREDNOL (0.5 %W/V)

Loteprednol is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.Loteprednol ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to treat eye swelling caused by surgery, infection, allergies, and other conditions.

Usage

LOTEPREDNOL is generally used to treat: Conjunctivitis, Edema, Iritis, Keratitis, Rosacea
LOTEPREDNOL can address symptoms like: Eyes Swelling, Eyes Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Precautions for LOTEFLAM 0.5% EYE DPS and its Constituents


  • You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to loteprednol or other steroids, or if you have any type of fungal, viral, or bacterial infection of your eye (including herpes or chickenpox).
  • Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
  • Do not use loteprednol for longer than 2 weeks unless your doctor tells you to.
  • Do not use this medication while wearing contact lenses. Loteprednol may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 10 minutes after using the eye drops before putting in your contact lenses.
  • If you use loteprednol ophthalmic gel, do not wear contacts at all throughout your treatment with the gel.
  • Shake the eye drops well just before each use. If using the gel, turn the bottle upside down and shake once to fill the dropper tip with gel.
  • Wash your hands before using the eye drops.
  • Do not use the eye drops if the liquid has changed colors or has particles in it.
  • Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
  • Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor tells you to.It may cause blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
  • May require frequent follow-ups with the doctor to monitor side effects.
  • Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
  • Take with food to avoid an upset stomach.
  • Dose is decreased or tapered over time.

Common Side-Effects

LOTEPREDNOL : Eyes Dry Eyes, Eyes Burn, Eyes Itching, Eyes Redness, Eyes Watery Eyes, Eyes Sensitive To Light, Head Headache, Runny Nose, Throat Soreness, Eyes Swelling, Eyes Pain, Eyes Discomfort, Eyes Discharge Or Mucus, Eyes Eye Irritation, Eyelids Redness

Serious Side-Effects

LOTEPREDNOL : Glaucoma, Vision Problems, Eyes Blurred Vision, Eyes Change In Vision

Disease Interactions

LOTEPREDNOL can interfere with: Glaucoma

Technical Classification

LOTEPREDNOL is categorized as: OPHTHALMIC STEROIDS / OPHTHALMIC PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Available Alternatives for LOTEFLAM 0.5% EYE DPS

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ETAPRED 0.5% EYE DPSINR 95 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
LOTEFLAM 0.5% EYE DPSINR 92.5 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
LOTEL OPTHALMIC GELINR 103.75 for 5 ML GELLOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
LOTESOL EYE DPSINR 80 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

4 QUIN LOT EYE DPSINR 115 for 5 ML EYE DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
APDPS LP EYE DPSINR 122.75 for 5 ML EYE DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
APDROPS LP EYE-DPSINR 146.5 for 5MLLOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V
EMFOZEN LP 0.5%/0.5% DPSINR 95 for 5 ML DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %
ETAPRED-LS EYE DPSINR 80 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 0.2 %W/V
KITMOX-LD EYE DPSINR 115 for 5 ML EYE DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 5.0 MG, LOTEPREDNOL 5.0 MG
LOPTICA 5MG EYE DPSINR 70 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 5.0 MG
LOT (ENTOD) 5MG EYE DPSINR 97 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 5.0 MG
LOTECHEK LS 0.2% EYE DPSINR 99 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 0.2 %W/V
LOTEGATE EYE DPSINR 117 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 3.0 MG
LOTEL EYE OINTINR 113.5 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENTLOTEPREDNOL 5.0 MG
LOTEL LS 0.2% EYE DPSINR 92 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 0.2 %W/V
LOTEMOX EYE DPSINR 115 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V
LOTENASE NASAL SPRAYINR 201.4 for 10 ML NASAL SPRAYLOTEPREDNOL 0.1 %
LOTEPRED T EYE DPSINR 130 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 5.0 MG, TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 3.0 MG
LOTEPREDNOLLOTEPREDNOL
LOTESOL M EYE DPSINR 130 for 5 ML EYE DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
LOTETOB 0.3/0.5% EYE DPSINR 95 for 5 ML EYE DROPTOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
LPRED EYE DPSINR 142.38 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 5.0 MG
MAHAFLOX LP EYE DPSINR 110 for 5 ML EYE DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
MEFLOTAS LP EYE DPSINR 103.91 for 5 ML EYE DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE , LOTEPREDNOL
MFC LT EYE DPSINR 113.52 for 5 ML EYE DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %
MFLOTAS LP 5MG/5MG EYE DPSINR 108 for 5 ML EYE DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 5.0 MG, LOTEPREDNOL 5.0 MG
MLOBE LP EYE DPSINR 125 for 5 ML EYE DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
MOFLOREN LP EYE DPSINR 108.5 for 5 ML EYE DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %
MOSIGHT LP EYE DPSINR 110 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V
MOXIBLU LP EYE DPSINR 99 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V
MOXICON LP DPSINR 114.01 for 5 ML DROPLOTEPREDNOL , MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE
MOXIGRAM LX EYE DPSINR 119.9 for 5 ML EYE DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
MOXINIX LP EYE DPSINR 120 for 5 ML EYE DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE , LOTEPREDNOL
MOXITAK LP 0.5% W/V/0.5% W/V EYE DPSINR 130 for 5 ML EYE DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
MOXLUV LT 0.5%W/W/0.5%W/W EYE DPSINR 121 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/W, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/W
MOXOFT LP EYE DPSINR 120.45 for 5 ML EYE DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
NEBRACIN LP EYE DPSINR 92 for 5 ML EYE DROPTOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
PREDNOL LS 0.25% EYE DPSINR 77 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 0.25 %
SALVUS SOLNINR 75.23 for 5 ML SOLUTIONLOTEPREDNOL
TOBAFLAM EYE DPSINR 134.5 for 5 ML EYE DROPTOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
VODAMOX LP EYE DPSINR 110 for 5 ML EYE DROPMOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
ZYLOPRED 0.3% W/V/0.5% W/V EYE DPSINR 190.28 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V, GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
ZYLOPRED EYE-DPSINR 190.28 for 5 ML EYE DROPLOTEPREDNOL 5 MG, GATIFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V