Lotemax General Information

LOTEMAX is formed of anti-inflammatory corticosteroid (topical), which is meant for ophthalmic application. This drug is off-white to white in color. The chemical name of Lotemax is chloromethyl 17α-[(ethoxycarbonyl) oxy]-11β-hydroxy-3-oxoandrosta-1, 4-diene-17β-carboxylate.

Every milliliter of this medication contains:

Loteprednol Etabonate of 5 mg (0.5%) is added as active ingredient. Inactive ingredients in the medicine are: Glycerin, Edetate Disodium, Purified Water, Tyloxapol and Povidone. Sodium Hydroxide and/or Hydrochloric Acid can be added for adjusting the pH between 5.3 and 5.6. This suspension is isotonic having tonicity between 250 and 310 mOsmol per kg. Benzalkonium Chloride0.01% is added into the medicine as a preservative.This drug is used to treat a variety of different inflammatory eye conditions.

It is also recommended for the inflammation after eye surgery. This medication is extremely effective for seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. Patients allergic to any of the ingredients on the label should not use it. Medical recommendation is strictly required to use this medication. Lotemax is available in form of eye drop in the market. Since this drug is a suspension it should be shaken vigorously before using it. Generally, one or two drops should be applies on the affected eyes. This drug is supplied in a plastic bottle along with a drop tip. It is available in following sizes: 2.5 mL, 5 mL 10 mL and 15 mL.

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How to Buy Lotemax

Lotemax is one of the medications that the physician can prescribe to treat allergy symptoms, which include the runny nose, the itchy eyes, the swollen nasal passages and other symptoms. this medicine is available by prescription, which means to buy Lotemax, the prescription will need to be submitted to the pharmacy.

How to Take Lotemax

Lotemax should be used exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. You should not use this medication more frequently. Before using Lotemax, you need to follow all the instructions given on prescription label.

Condition Lotemax Treats

Lotemax is generally indicated for treating steroid reactive inflammatory circumstances of palpebral as well as bulbar conjunctiva, cornea and frontal segment of globe like allergic conjunctivitis, exterior punctuate keratitis, acne rosacea, herpes zoster keratitis, cyclitis, and iritis, chosen infective conjunctivitides.

Lotemax Side Effects

After several clinical trials, it has been found that Lotemax has some possible side-effects. Intake of this medication may come with some side-effects like damage of optic nerve, field defects and visual acuity, formation of subsequent subcapsular cataract, secondary infection of ocular from pathogens like herpes simplex as well as perforation of globe where sclera or cornea is thinning.