Lotemax Eye Drops - Uses and Side Effects

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What are Lotemax eye drops used for?

Lotemax eye drops are used to decrease swelling and inflammation caused by conditions such as allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, iritis, cyclitis and selected infective conjunctivitides. Lotemax eye drops are also used to treat post-operative inflammation after ocular surgery.

Are Lotemax eye drops FDA approved?

All forms of the drugs are FDA-approved to treat pain and inflammation after eye surgery. The eye drop form of Lotemax is also approved for certain eye conditions that involve inflammation of the front of the eye. These include: cyclitis (inflammation of the ciliary body [ring of muscle behind the iris])

Are Lotemax eye ointment and SM gel eye drops generic?

Lotemax eye ointment and Lotemax SM gel eye drops are not available in as generics. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active ingredient in a brand-name medication. Generics are considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug. And generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.

Are Lotemax eye drops safe after ocular surgery?

Lotemax eye drops are also used to treat post-operative inflammation after ocular surgery. Lotemax gel and ointment, and Lotemax SM are also used to treat post-operative inflammation and pain after ocular surgery. Lotemax and Lotemax SM may cause serious side effects.

Can I use Lotemax SM with other eye drops?

Lotemax is approved to treat the swelling and inflammation from certain types of infectious and seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye. It may be used in combination with other eye drops as well. Lotemax SM is only approved for use after eye surgery. How many times a day should I use Lotemax?

Are Lotemax eye drops a generic drug?

Lotemax eye drops are available as the generic drug loteprednol eye drops. And Lotemax eye gel is available as the generic drug loteprednol eye gel. Generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. Talk with your doctor if you’d like to know about using generic loteprednol eye drops or eye gel.

What Is Lotemax-Eye-Drops

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