Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment

Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment is used to treat post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience that is associated with tissue damage. Inflammation is the immune system's natural response to injury or infection. Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment is prescribed to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.

Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment contains Loteprednol etabonate. It is a corticosteroid that works by blocking prostaglandins (a chemical messenger) in the brain that cause inflammation and swelling. Thereby, Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment helps treat inflammation and pain. 

Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment is for ophthalmic use only. You are advised to use Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. In some cases, Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment may cause watery eyes, irritation, itching, and a sensation of a foreign body in the eye. Most of these side effects of Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any ingredient of Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment. Also, do not use more than the prescribed dose of Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment, as it may cause glaucoma, fungal infections, and cataracts. Do not take any other eye medication with Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment, without consulting your doctor. If you have/had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, any other eye problem, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment unless prescribed by your doctor.

• Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment is typically used 1-2 times a day, or as prescribed by your healthcare provider, based on the severity of the condition.
• Tilt your head back, gently pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket, and drop the prescribed number of drops into the affected eye. Close your eye and gently press the corner of your eye near the nose for 1-2 minutes to prevent the drops from draining out.
• Avoid touching the dropper to any surface, including your eyes, to prevent contamination.
• Before using eye drops, wash your hands thoroughly.
• It is for ophthalmic use only.

Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment contains Loteprednol etabonate. Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment is prescribed to treat eye inflammation and pain after eye surgery. It is a corticosteroid that works by blocking prostaglandins (a chemical messenger) in the brain, which causes inflammation and swelling. As a result, inflammation and pain are reduced after using Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any of the ingredients of Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment. Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment as it may cause glaucoma, vision problems, fungal infection or cataract. If you have or ever had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, any other eye problem, or are pregnant, do not take Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment unless prescribed by your doctor. Avoid using Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment if you are breastfeeding. Lotemed 0.5% Eye Ointment may cause temporary blurred vision, so drive only if your vision is clear.