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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, RosaceaLOTEPREDNOL 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 RednessSerious Side-Effects
LOTEPREDNOL : Glaucoma, Vision Problems, Eyes Blurred Vision, Eyes Change In VisionDisease Interactions
LOTEPREDNOL can interfere with: GlaucomaTechnical Classification
LOTEPREDNOL is categorized as: OPHTHALMIC STEROIDS / OPHTHALMIC PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTSAvailable Alternatives for LOTEFLAM 0.5% EYE DPS
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| ETAPRED 0.5% EYE DPS | INR 95 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
| LOTEFLAM 0.5% EYE DPS | INR 92.5 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
| LOTEL OPTHALMIC GEL | INR 103.75 for 5 ML GEL | LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
| LOTESOL EYE DPS | INR 80 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| 4 QUIN LOT EYE DPS | INR 115 for 5 ML EYE DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
| APDPS LP EYE DPS | INR 122.75 for 5 ML EYE DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
| APDROPS LP EYE-DPS | INR 146.5 for 5ML | LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V |
| EMFOZEN LP 0.5%/0.5% DPS | INR 95 for 5 ML DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 % |
| ETAPRED-LS EYE DPS | INR 80 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 0.2 %W/V |
| KITMOX-LD EYE DPS | INR 115 for 5 ML EYE DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 5.0 MG, LOTEPREDNOL 5.0 MG |
| LOPTICA 5MG EYE DPS | INR 70 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 5.0 MG |
| LOT (ENTOD) 5MG EYE DPS | INR 97 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 5.0 MG |
| LOTECHEK LS 0.2% EYE DPS | INR 99 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 0.2 %W/V |
| LOTEGATE EYE DPS | INR 117 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 3.0 MG |
| LOTEL EYE OINT | INR 113.5 for 5 GM EYE OINTMENT | LOTEPREDNOL 5.0 MG |
| LOTEL LS 0.2% EYE DPS | INR 92 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 0.2 %W/V |
| LOTEMOX EYE DPS | INR 115 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V |
| LOTENASE NASAL SPRAY | INR 201.4 for 10 ML NASAL SPRAY | LOTEPREDNOL 0.1 % |
| LOTEPRED T EYE DPS | INR 130 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 5.0 MG, TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 3.0 MG |
| LOTEPREDNOL | LOTEPREDNOL | |
| LOTESOL M EYE DPS | INR 130 for 5 ML EYE DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
| LOTETOB 0.3/0.5% EYE DPS | INR 95 for 5 ML EYE DROP | TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
| LPRED EYE DPS | INR 142.38 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 5.0 MG |
| MAHAFLOX LP EYE DPS | INR 110 for 5 ML EYE DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
| MEFLOTAS LP EYE DPS | INR 103.91 for 5 ML EYE DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE , LOTEPREDNOL |
| MFC LT EYE DPS | INR 113.52 for 5 ML EYE DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 % |
| MFLOTAS LP 5MG/5MG EYE DPS | INR 108 for 5 ML EYE DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 5.0 MG, LOTEPREDNOL 5.0 MG |
| MLOBE LP EYE DPS | INR 125 for 5 ML EYE DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
| MOFLOREN LP EYE DPS | INR 108.5 for 5 ML EYE DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 % |
| MOSIGHT LP EYE DPS | INR 110 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V |
| MOXIBLU LP EYE DPS | INR 99 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V |
| MOXICON LP DPS | INR 114.01 for 5 ML DROP | LOTEPREDNOL , MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE |
| MOXIGRAM LX EYE DPS | INR 119.9 for 5 ML EYE DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
| MOXINIX LP EYE DPS | INR 120 for 5 ML EYE DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE , LOTEPREDNOL |
| MOXITAK LP 0.5% W/V/0.5% W/V EYE DPS | INR 130 for 5 ML EYE DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
| MOXLUV LT 0.5%W/W/0.5%W/W EYE DPS | INR 121 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/W, MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/W |
| MOXOFT LP EYE DPS | INR 120.45 for 5 ML EYE DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
| NEBRACIN LP EYE DPS | INR 92 for 5 ML EYE DROP | TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
| PREDNOL LS 0.25% EYE DPS | INR 77 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 0.25 % |
| SALVUS SOLN | INR 75.23 for 5 ML SOLUTION | LOTEPREDNOL |
| TOBAFLAM EYE DPS | INR 134.5 for 5 ML EYE DROP | TOBRAMYCIN SULFATE 0.3 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
| VODAMOX LP EYE DPS | INR 110 for 5 ML EYE DROP | MOXIFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE 0.5 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V |
| ZYLOPRED 0.3% W/V/0.5% W/V EYE DPS | INR 190.28 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V, GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V |
| ZYLOPRED EYE-DPS | INR 190.28 for 5 ML EYE DROP | LOTEPREDNOL 5 MG, GATIFLOXACIN 0.3 %W/V |