Lotel LS eye gel 5 mL

Lotel LS eye gel 5 mL is a prescription ophthalmic gel containing loteprednol etabonate, a corticosteroid used to reduce inflammation in the eye. Each tube contains 5 mL of the gel formulation, which is designed to stay on the eye longer than a thin solution and may be easier to apply for some people. It is used for inflammatory eye conditions such as allergic or post-operative inflammation when a doctor decides a steroid eye medicine is appropriate.

How it works: Loteprednol etabonate is a corticosteroid that lowers the chemicals in the eye that cause swelling, redness, and irritation. In gel form, Lotel LS eye gel 5 mL coats the eye surface and helps the medicine stay in place long enough to work on inflammation.

This Lotel LS eye gel 5 mL comes in a gel form rather than a drop solution, so it can feel thicker and may remain on the eye surface longer after use. That can make it a practical choice for patients who need an ophthalmic steroid with longer contact time, but it is not a different medicine dose in the usual tablet sense; the doctor still chooses how often and how long to use it.

• Eye inflammation
• Allergic eye irritation
• Post-surgical eye swelling
• Redness and discomfort from inflammatory eye conditions
• Conditions where an ophthalmic steroid is prescribed

• Wash your hands before using Lotel LS eye gel 5 mL.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed amount of gel into the eye without touching the tip to the eye or skin.
• Close the eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes; do not rub the eye.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• If your doctor instructed more than one drop or eye application, follow the exact schedule they gave you.
• If the gel temporarily blurs vision, wait until your vision clears before driving or using machinery.

Lotel LS eye gel 5 mL provides 5 mL of gel per tube, and the exact amount placed in the eye is prescribed by the doctor. It is often used several times a day at first, then reduced as symptoms improve; there is no universal maximum for every patient because the prescriber decides the dose, frequency, and duration based on the eye condition.

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 burning or stinging
• Eye irritation or discomfort
• Watery eyes
• Dry eye feeling
• Headache

• Use only in the eye and only as prescribed; do not inject or swallow the gel.
• Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, elevated eye pressure, cataracts, or a history of eye infections.
• Longer use of ophthalmic steroids can increase the risk of eye pressure problems and cataracts.
• Do not wear contact lenses unless your eye doctor says it is safe to do so.
• Because vision may blur briefly after use, be careful with driving or tasks that need clear eyesight right away.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or using it for a child, confirm the plan with the prescriber.
• Do not stop or restart Lotel LS eye gel 5 mL on your own if it was prescribed for a tapering schedule.

• Other steroid eye medicines
• Other glaucoma or eye pressure-lowering medicines
• Other eye drops or ointments used at the same time
• Medications that suppress the immune system, if your doctor is treating an eye infection risk

Store Lotel LS eye gel 5 mL at room temperature, keep the tube tightly closed, and protect it from excess heat and contamination.