Lotel Eye Ointment 5 g

Lotel Eye Ointment 5 g is a prescription eye ointment that contains loteprednol etabonate, a corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation in the eye. Each tube contains 5 g of ointment for use inside the eye, as directed by a clinician. It is used for eye conditions where swelling, redness, itching, or irritation need steroid treatment.

How it works: Loteprednol etabonate works by calming the eye’s inflammatory response, which helps lower redness, swelling, and irritation. In ointment form, it coats the eye surface and helps the medicine remain in contact with the affected area for longer.

Lotel Eye Ointment 5 g is the only strength and form available in this brand range, so the full 5 g tube is the standard product patients receive. As an ointment, it stays on the eye surface longer than drops, which may make vision blurry for a short time but can be helpful when a doctor wants prolonged contact overnight or at times when drop dosing is less practical.

• Eye inflammation
• Redness and swelling of the eye
• Allergic or irritative eye symptoms when a steroid is prescribed
• Post-procedure eye inflammation when directed by a doctor
• Short-term steroid treatment for specific eye conditions

• Use Lotel Eye Ointment 5 g only in the eye, exactly as prescribed.
• Wash your hands before and after applying the ointment.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and apply a thin ribbon of ointment inside the lower eyelid pouch.
• Close the eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after applying; do not blink hard or rub the eye.
• If you also use eye drops, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products and use the ointment last unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Expect temporary blurred vision after application; avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision clears.

Lotel Eye Ointment 5 g provides 5 g of ointment per tube, and the exact amount you use is determined by your doctor. It is usually applied several times per day or as directed, but the maximum daily use depends on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s instructions. Do not increase how often you use Lotel Eye Ointment 5 g unless your doctor tells you to.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Loteprednol Etabonate may include:

• Temporary blurred vision after application
• Mild eye burning or stinging
• Eye irritation or discomfort
• Watery eyes
• Foreign-body sensation in the eye
• Temporary blurred vision may be more noticeable with ointment than with drops

• Do not use Lotel Eye Ointment 5 g if you have an untreated eye infection unless a doctor tells you to.
• Avoid touching the tube tip to your eye, eyelid, fingers, or any surface to prevent contamination.
• This steroid ointment may raise eye pressure or contribute to glaucoma or cataracts with longer use.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of herpes eye infection, glaucoma, cataracts, or recent eye surgery.
• Do not wear contact lenses while using the ointment unless your eye doctor specifically allows it.
• Because vision may be blurred, be careful when driving or doing tasks that need clear sight.
• Use exactly for the duration prescribed; stopping or continuing too long without guidance can be harmful.

• Other corticosteroid eye medicines
• Other eye drops or ointments, especially if used at the same time
• Contact lens solutions or lens wear, which may interfere with treatment
• Medicines that suppress the immune system may increase infection risk when a steroid eye product is used

Store Lotel Eye Ointment 5 g at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube tip clean and dry.