Lotemax Eye Drops: Medication for Treating Eye Inflammation

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Adults—Apply one or two drops into the affected eye 4 times a day, beginning 24 hours after surgery and for 2 weeks after.

Children—Apply one or two drops into the affected eye 4 times a day, beginning 24 hours after surgery and for 2 weeks after.

Dosage

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

Precautions

Before using Lotemax, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye infections, cataracts, glaucoma (open-angle type), severe nearsightedness (myopia), diabetes.

After you apply this drug, your vision may become temporarily blurred. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). If you develop a new eye infection or injury, or require eye surgery, ask your doctor if you should continue to use your current bottle of Lotemax eye drops or start a new bottle. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Side Effects

• Worsened pain in the eye, especially when exposed to bright light and redness in the eye whilst using this medicine. This may be a result of inflammation of the coloured part of the eye, called iritis - uncommon side effect
• Lump or thickening in an area of the breast, change in the size, shape or feel of a breast, swelling or lump in your armpit or a change in the shape of your nipple. These may be symptoms of breast cancer, which is rare side effect.
• Involuntary muscle contraction (muscle twitching) - rare side effect.
• Nervousness - rare side effect.
• Noise (ringing) in the ears (tinnitus) - rare side effect.
• Chest pain - rare side effect.