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Pronunciation: LOE-te-PRED-nol
Generic Name: Loteprednol
Brand Name: Lotemax
Lotemax Ointment is used for:
Treating swelling and pain after eye surgery
Lotemax Ointment is a corticosteroid. It decreases inflammation (eg, redness, swelling, warmth, pain) of the eye.
Do NOT use Lotemax Ointment if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Lotemax Ointment
you have a viral eye infection (eg, herpes simplex keratitis, vaccinia, varicella)
you have a mycobacterial or fungal eye infection
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Lotemax Ointment:
Some medical conditions may interact with Lotemax Ointment. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you wear contact lenses
if you have diabetes, glaucoma or increased pressure in they eye, eye discharge, or thinning of the cornea or sclera
if you have an eye infection or a history of herpes simplex infection of the eye
if you have recently had or will be having cataract surgery
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lotemax Ointment. However, no specific interactions with Lotemax Ointment are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Lotemax Ointment may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Lotemax Ointment:
Use Lotemax Ointment as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Lotemax Ointment is only for the eye. Do not get it in your nose or mouth.
Wash your hands before using Lotemax Ointment.
To use Lotemax Ointment in the eye, first, wash your hands. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from your eye to form a pouch. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into the pouch. After using Lotemax Ointment, gently close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. Wipe the applicator tip with a clean, dry tissue.
Do not wear contact lenses while you are using Lotemax Ointment. Take care of your contact lenses as directed by the manufacturer. Check with your doctor before you use them.
To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including the eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
If you miss a dose of Lotemax Ointment, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lotemax Ointment.
Important safety information:
Lotemax Ointment may cause blurred vision. Use Lotemax Ointment with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
If Lotemax Ointment is used for more than 10 days, your eyes and vision may need to monitored. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
If your symptoms do not get better within 2 days or if they get worse, check with your eye doctor.
Lotemax Ointment may delay wound healing. Tell your doctor if your eye does not appear to be healing as it should.
Lotemax Ointment should be not be used in CHILDREN after eye surgery; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Lotemax Ointment while you are pregnant. It is not known if Lotemax Ointment is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Lotemax Ointment, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Lotemax Ointment:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Temporary blurred vision.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in vision; eye pain, redness, or swelling.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Lotemax side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Lotemax Ointment:
Store Lotemax Ointment at room temperature, between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Lotemax Ointment out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
If you have any questions about Lotemax Ointment, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Lotemax Ointment is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Lotemax Ointment. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Issue Date: February 1, 2012
Database Edition 12.1.1.002
Copyright © 2012 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
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