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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

LOTEPREDNOL-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Lavue Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Ophthalmic

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml

Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml is a prescription eye drop used to treat eye inflammation, redness, and swelling. It is commonly prescribed to help heal the eye after surgery or to manage irritation caused by certain non-infectious eye conditions. By targeting the source of swelling, it helps soothe the eye and prevents further irritation.

To get the best results, it is important to use this medicine consistently and exactly as your doctor directs. Since these are eye drops, they can be used without regard to meals. Resting your eyes and avoiding bright lights can also help support your recovery while using this treatment.

Some people may experience mild, temporary side effects like dry eyes or a slight burning sensation when applying the drops. If you notice severe eye pain, changes in your vision, or signs of an eye infection, you should contact your doctor immediately. Always discuss any unusual symptoms with a healthcare professional.

Before starting this medicine, tell your doctor if you have a history of glaucoma, cataracts, or any current eye infections. Do not use this medicine if you have an untreated viral, bacterial, or fungal infection in your eye. Your doctor will help determine if this treatment is safe for your specific condition.

Tell your healthcare provider about all other eye drops or medications you are using to prevent unwanted interactions. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for an elderly patient, consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting this medicine to ensure it is used safely.

Uses of Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml

Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat eye inflammation, redness, and swelling. The detailed uses of Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml are as follows:

  • Post-operative eye inflammation: Helps reduce swelling, redness, and discomfort in the eye following surgical procedures such as cataract removal.
  • Inflammatory eye conditions: Relieves swelling, irritation, and redness caused by non-infectious inflammatory disorders affecting the front of the eye.
     

Key Benefits

Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml provides targeted relief from eye inflammation by reducing swelling and irritation in the delicate tissues of the eye. By helping control the inflammatory response, this medicine offers several key benefits:

  • Helps Reduce Eye Inflammation and Swelling: Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml works directly at the site of inflammation to reduce swelling, redness, and irritation. This helps improve overall eye comfort and supports a healthier healing environment.
  • Supports Faster Recovery After Eye Procedures: By controlling inflammation, this medicine helps promote smoother recovery following eye surgery, injury, or certain eye conditions, allowing you to return to your normal daily activities more comfortably.
  • Promotes Clearer and More Comfortable Vision: Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml helps relieve symptoms such as redness, irritation, and the sensation of having grit or a foreign body in the eye. Effective control of inflammation may also help reduce the risk of complications associated with untreated eye inflammation.
     

Directions for Use

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has instructed. Follow these steps for proper application:

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before handling the bottle.
  2. Shake the bottle well before each use to ensure the medicine is properly mixed.
  3. Tilt your head back slightly and pull your lower eyelid down to create a small pocket.
  4. Hold the dropper over your eye, squeeze gently, and let one drop fall into the pocket. Do not let the tip of the dropper touch your eye, eyelid, or fingers.
  5. Close your eye gently and press your finger against the inner corner of your eye (near your nose) for one to two minutes. This helps keep the liquid in your eye.
  6. Repeat in your other eye if your doctor has directed you to do so. Close the cap tightly immediately after use.
  7. If you are using other eye drops, wait at least five to ten minutes before applying them. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about how to use your medication.
     

How Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml Works

Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to a group of medicines known as corticosteroids. It works by stopping the body from releasing certain natural substances that trigger swelling, redness, heat, and pain in the eye. Because it is applied directly as an eye drop, the medicine works right where it is needed, minimising the amount of medicine that enters the rest of your body.
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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

It is best to avoid alcohol while taking medication. Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml makes you dehydrated and affects the eye's pressure.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult the doctor. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor, and there is no substantial research yet on the use of Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml can cause blurry vision. So, driving or operating machinery should not be done.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

No interaction was found. Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml can be safely used in patients with the liver conditions if prescribed.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

No interaction was found. Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml can be safely used in patients with kidney conditions if prescribed.

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Children

Caution

Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before administering Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml if the benefits outweigh the risks.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml

Do not use Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml in more doses or more often than prescribed. If you have any unusual signs or symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid wearing contact lenses while your eyes are inflamed or while you are using this medication, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
  • Wear UV-blocking sunglasses when outdoors, as this medicine can make your eyes more sensitive to light.
  • Do not rub your eyes, as this can worsen inflammation, damage healing tissues, or introduce new infections.
  • Give your eyes regular breaks from computers, phones, and television screens to minimise dryness and strain.
  • Maintain good hand hygiene and avoid touching your face or eyes throughout the day.
     

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml to start to work: The time required for Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml last: The duration of action for Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml is unknown.

What if you forget to take Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml

If you miss a dose of Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular schedule. Do not use a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Storage

•Store the bottle upright at room temperature between 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). •Do not freeze this medication, and keep it away from direct heat and bright light. Keep the bottle tightly closed when you are not using it.

Drug Warnings

  • Always check the liquid in the bottle before use; do not use it if it looks discoloured or has clumped particles.
  • Never let the dropper tip touch your eye, eyelashes, fingers, or any other surface to prevent dangerous bacteria from entering the bottle.
  • If you are using multiple eye medications, space them out by at least 10 minutes to prevent one drop from washing out another.
  • Do not share this medicine with anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you.
  • If your symptoms do not improve after a few days of treatment, or if they get worse, contact your doctor right away.
     

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Using multiple medications can sometimes change how your treatments work or increase your risk of side effects. Share a complete list of all medications you use with your doctor.

Drug-Drug Interactions

  • Other steroid eye drops: Using this medicine alongside other steroid eye drops may increase the risk of elevated eye pressure or cataracts.
  • Glaucoma medications: This medicine may reduce the effectiveness of drops used to lower pressure inside the eye.

Drug-Disease Interactions

  • Glaucoma: This medicine can raise the pressure inside your eye, which can worsen glaucoma. Regular eye pressure checks may be needed.
  • Eye infections: Using steroids can mask or worsen active viral, bacterial, or fungal eye infections.
  • Cataracts: Long-term use of steroid eye drops can contribute to the development or worsening of cataracts.
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Drug-Food Interactions

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[CORTICOSTEROIDS]

FAQs

Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml is used to treat Post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery.

Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml contains Loteprednol. It works by inhibiting the release of certain natural substances that cause swelling, itching, and pain. As a result, inflammation and pain are reduced after using Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml.

Yes, Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml may cause mild eye irritation, burning, stinging, or discomfort after application. In some cases, the preservative benzalkonium chloride may contribute to irritation. If irritation is severe, persistent, or accompanied by vision changes, contact your doctor immediately.

No, Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause increased eye pressure or optic nerve damage. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml ophthalmic suspension is a corticosteroid.

Do not stop taking Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml without talking to your doctor. Stopping steroid eye drops suddenly may cause your eye inflammation to return or worsen. Your doctor may advise you to gradually reduce the dose before stopping treatment completely, depending on your condition.

If you miss a dose of Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Yes. Like other steroid eye medications, Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml may increase the pressure inside the eye (glaucoma), especially with prolonged use. Long-term steroid use may also increase the risk of cataracts and other eye-related complications. If you need to use Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml for an extended period, your eye doctor may monitor your eye pressure and eye health regularly.

It is generally best to avoid wearing contact lenses while your eyes are inflamed or while you are using Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml. Many eye drops contain preservatives that can damage contact lenses or cause further eye irritation. Talk to your doctor to find out when it is safe to wear your lenses again.

Many patients begin to notice a reduction in swelling and discomfort within the first few days of starting treatment. However, the exact timing depends on the severity of your condition. Talk to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after a few days.

A brief stinging or burning sensation right after you apply the drops is common and usually goes away quickly. If the stinging is severe, does not stop, or is accompanied by vision changes, wash your eye with clean water and talk to your doctor immediately.

It is not fully known if Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml can harm an unborn baby when applied as an eye drop. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you should discuss the risks and benefits with your healthcare provider. Talk to your doctor before starting this treatment.

No, Ielot 0.5% w/v Eye Drops 5 ml is a prescription steroid and should only be used for the specific conditions diagnosed by your eye doctor. Using it for the wrong type of eye redness, especially an untreated infection, can be harmful. Talk to your doctor before using any leftover drops.

If you touch the dropper tip, it can become contaminated with bacteria, which can lead to a serious eye infection. If you suspect the tip has been contaminated, do not use the bottle and contact your pharmacy. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need a replacement.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

D109, Kanakia Zillion, ?LBS Marg, CST Road Junction, BKC Annexe, Mumbai - 400070, Maharashtra, India
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