Loteprednol

When should one not use Loteprednol

• If you are allergic to loteprednol or any of the ingredients of this medicine
• If you have eye diseases caused by viruses
• If you have a history of eye infection caused by bacterial or fungal
• If you are allergic to any other corticosteroid

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Eye disorders like discharge from eyes, dry eyes, itching, redness, burning sensation
• Headache

Other General Warnings

• You are suffering from high pressure inside the eyes (glaucoma).
• You experience impaired vision or double vision, eye irritation.
• You need to avoid wearing contact lenses while using the eye drops.
• You don't feel any improvement even after prolonged use.
• It should not be usd for more than prescribed duration, as prolonged use can lead to cataract, vsion problem or glaucoma.

How Does It Work?

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of Loteprednol-pred Ophthalmic suspension with medicines used for the paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye may increase the risk of high pressure inside the eyes.
• Concomitant use of medicines used to treat a variety of conditions like stomach/intestinal cramps, muscular spasms, difficulty in urination or asthma, may cause an adverse effect on eyes like high pressure inside the eye.

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