Loteprednol : How to Use - Alrex, Lotemax

Loteprednol - Ophthalmic

Brand Names

Alrex, Lotemax Loteprednol *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Shake the container very well before applying the eye drops.

If you are using the 0.5% strength of this drug: Do not wear soft contact lenses while you are using this drug .

If you are using the 0.2% strength of this drug: If your eyes are red, you must not wear contact lenses . If your eyes are not red, soft contact lenses must be removed before you use this drug. You must wait at least 10 minutes after using the eye drops before reinserting the contact lenses.

To use:

First, wash your hands. Tilt your head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the drug into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed and apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye with your finger for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to be absorbed by the eye.
If you think you did not get the drop of drug into your eye properly, use another drop.
To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye . Always keep the container tightly closed.

Dosage

The dose of ophthalmic loteprednol will be various for various diseaseds. The amount that you use depends on the strength of the eye drops, as well as what they are being using for Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of ophthalmic loteprednol If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For ophthalmic suspension dosage form - eye drops:
- For seasonal allergic conjunctivitis:
  - Adults Use one drop of the 0.2% eye suspension in the effected eye four times a day.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
- For inflammation after surgery:
  - Adults Use one or two drops of the 0.5% eye suspension in the effected eye four times a day beginning twenty-four hours after surgery and continuing throughout the first two weeks after surgery.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
- For other eye problems as determined by your family doctor:
  - Adults Use one or two drops of the 0.5% eye suspension in the effected eye four times a day. During the first week your family doctor may want you to use the eye drops more often.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not freeze.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.