Lotepred Eye Drop of 5 mL

Lotepred Eye Drop of 5 mL is an ophthalmic steroid medicine that contains loteprednol etabonate. It is used to reduce eye inflammation, redness, and swelling caused by certain eye conditions or after eye procedures. This 5 mL eye drop delivers loteprednol etabonate in liquid form for direct use in the eye. It belongs to the corticosteroid class and should be used only when a clinician decides the benefits outweigh the risks.

How it works: Loteprednol etabonate works by calming the immune response in the eye and reducing the chemicals that cause swelling, redness, and irritation. As an eye drop, it delivers the medicine straight to the affected area so it can help ease inflammation without needing to be taken by mouth.

Lotepred Eye Drop of 5 mL is a single eye-drop bottle size, not a higher drug strength, so it fits standard ophthalmic use rather than a different concentration. Doctors may choose this 5 mL bottle when a patient needs a convenient supply for a short treatment course, with the medicine acting directly where the inflammation is. Because it is an eye-drop form, it usually starts working locally in the eye rather than causing whole-body effects, but it still needs careful medical supervision.

• Eye inflammation and redness
• Allergic eye inflammation
• Post-surgical eye inflammation
• Steroid-responsive eye conditions

• Use only in the eye, not by mouth or injection.
• Wash your hands before and after using Lotepred Eye Drop of 5 mL.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Replace the cap tightly after use and follow your doctor’s schedule exactly.

The dose for Lotepred Eye Drop of 5 mL depends on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s plan; the bottle contains 5 mL of ophthalmic suspension. It may be used several times a day at first and then reduced, but there is no universal maximum dose that fits every patient because the doctor decides the exact frequency and duration. Do not use it more often or longer than prescribed, since steroid eye drops can cause harm if overused.

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

Common side effects of Loteprednol Etabonate may include:

• Temporary burning or stinging after instillation
• Blurred vision for a short time after use
• Eye irritation or discomfort
• Dry eye feeling
• Watery eyes
• Mild headache
• Redness around the eye

• Do not use Lotepred Eye Drop of 5 mL if you have a known allergy to loteprednol etabonate or similar corticosteroids.
• Steroid eye drops can raise eye pressure and may worsen glaucoma, so eye pressure monitoring may be needed.
• Long-term or repeated use can increase the risk of cataracts or delayed eye healing.
• Do not wear contact lenses during active eye inflammation unless your eye doctor says it is safe.
• Tell your doctor if you have an eye infection, especially herpes simplex eye disease, because steroid drops can make some infections worse.
• If your vision is blurred after dosing, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision clears.
• Use extra caution after recent eye surgery or injury, since the eye may be more vulnerable while healing.

• Other corticosteroid medicines, especially other steroid eye drops
• Other eye drops or ointments, which may need to be spaced apart
• Drugs that can also raise eye pressure in susceptible people
• Medicines that weaken the immune system, which may increase infection risk
• Certain strong CYP3A inhibitors may increase systemic steroid exposure, though this is less common with eye drops

Store Lotepred Eye Drop of 5 mL at room temperature, keep the bottle tightly closed, and protect it from contamination and freezing.