Lotepred T 5 mL Eye Drop

Lotepred T 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription eye drop that combines loteprednol etabonate, a corticosteroid, with tobramycin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic. It is used for inflammatory eye conditions when bacterial infection is present or may be a concern, helping reduce redness, swelling, and discomfort while treating susceptible bacteria. Each dose contains loteprednol etabonate and tobramycin in a 5 mL eye-drop bottle size, intended for direct use in the eye. Lotepred T 5 mL Eye Drop should be used only when a clinician has decided this steroid-antibiotic combination is appropriate.

How it works: Loteprednol etabonate works by calming the eye’s inflammatory response, which can lessen redness, swelling, and irritation. Tobramycin works by stopping susceptible bacteria from making proteins they need to grow, and the eye-drop form delivers both medicines directly to the affected eye.

Lotepred T 5 mL Eye Drop is a standard bottle size for an eye-drop suspension, so it fits the usual short-course treatment pattern for steroid-antibiotic eye medicines. Because there are no sibling strengths or forms listed for this brand, the main difference here is the 5 mL multidose bottle format that is convenient for repeated doses over the prescribed treatment period. A doctor may choose Lotepred T 5 mL Eye Drop when both inflammation control and antibacterial coverage are needed in the same eye drop.

• Bacterial eye infections with inflammation
• Red, swollen, irritated eyes when infection is suspected
• Post-procedure or clinician-directed inflammatory eye care
• Short-term treatment of susceptible bacterial eye conditions

• Wash your hands before using Lotepred T 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Shake the bottle if your pharmacist or label instructs for this suspension, and do not touch the dropper tip to your eye or any surface.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and instill the prescribed number of drops into the affected eye.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes and press lightly on the inner corner of the eye if instructed to reduce drainage.
• If you use other eye medicines, separate them by at least 5 to 10 minutes unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Replace the cap tightly after each use and use the bottle only for the prescribed treatment course.

Lotepred T 5 mL Eye Drop is supplied as a 5 mL eye-drop bottle, not as a single fixed dose, so the amount you use depends on your prescription. The doctor decides how often it should be instilled, often several times a day for a short course, and the exact maximum per day should follow the prescriber’s directions. Do not use more drops or for longer than prescribed, because this medicine contains a steroid plus an antibiotic and needs medical supervision.

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

Common side effects of Loteprednol Etabonate + Tobramycin may include:

• Temporary eye burning or stinging
• Blurred vision right after instillation
• Eye irritation or dryness
• Watery eyes
• Mild eye redness
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after use

• Use only in the eye; do not swallow or inject Lotepred T 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Do not wear contact lenses during active eye infection unless your doctor says it is safe.
• This steroid-antibiotic eye drop can mask or worsen certain eye infections, including fungal or viral infections.
• Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, cataracts, or a history of raised eye pressure.
• Use caution when driving or using machines right after dosing because vision may be blurred briefly.
• Do not use longer than prescribed, since prolonged steroid eye-drop use can raise eye pressure or delay healing.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have had allergy to tobramycin or other aminoglycosides.

• Other eye drops or ointments used at the same time, which may need spacing apart
• Other corticosteroids, which can increase steroid-related eye effects
• Other aminoglycoside antibiotics, which may raise the risk of sensitivity or toxicity
• Contact lens solutions or lens wear during treatment, which can interfere with proper use

Store Lotepred T 5 mL Eye Drop at room temperature, keep the bottle tightly closed, and protect it from contamination and excessive heat or light as directed on the label.