Lotemax is a prescription gel that your eye doctor may prescribe to treat inflammation and pain after eye surgery. After surgery, the immune system activates because the tissue around the operative site needs to heal. Inflammation and pain are part of the normal healing process, but too much can slow down healing. Lotemox is a topical corticosteroid. It reduces the immune response, including swelling, redness, and scar formation. Lotemax readily enters the cells around the eye after being applied. Fact Table Formula C24H31ClO7 License US FDA Bioavailability None Legal status Rx-only Chemical Name Loteprednol Elimination half-life 2.8 hrs Dosage (Strength) 0.5% Pregnancy Consult Doctor Brands Lotemax Protein binding 95% PubChem CID 444025 MedlinePlus a619025 ChEBI 31784 ATC code S01BA14 DrugBank DB14596 KEGG D01689 Routes of administration Eye drops

Lotemax (Loteprednol)

After surgery, apply one to two drops into the conjunctival sac four times daily starting the day after surgery. Usually, Lotemax is taken for two weeks, but this may vary depending on your doctor's instructions.
Using Lotemax for an extended period can increase the risk of increased intraocular pressure (IOP), which can result in glaucoma and damage to vision. Tell your doctor if you have a history of cataracts. Long-term steroid use can delay healing. The eyes should be examined each time the prescription is to be renewed. Prolonged use of steroids can increase the risk of bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. Tell your doctor if you develop any increased redness, itching, or pain while taking Lotemax.
The most common side effects of this medication include: Anterior Chamber Inflammation, Application Site Burning, Application Site Pain, Blurred Vision, Chemosis, Conjunctival Hyperemia, Conjunctivitis, Corneal Changes, Corneal Edema, Epiphora, Erythema Of Eyelid, Eye Discharge, Eye Discomfort, Eye Irritation, Eye Pain, Eye Pruritus, Foreign Body Sensation Of Eye, Headache, Increased Intraocular Pressure, Injected Sclera, Keratoconjunctivitis, Papilla, Pharyngitis, Photophobia, Rhinitis, Secondary Cataract, Uveitis, Visual Disturbance, Xerophthalmia

Lotemax (Loteprednol)

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