Lotesurge Ophthalmic Suspension

Lotesurge Ophthalmic Suspension is a prescription eye drop containing loteprednol etabonate in a suspension form, with the amount per drop listed on the product label. It belongs to the corticosteroid class and is used to relieve eye inflammation, swelling, redness, and discomfort caused by certain eye conditions or after eye surgery. Because it is a suspension, the medicine must be shaken well before each use so the dose is evenly mixed. Lotesurge Ophthalmic Suspension is not a cure for infection, and a doctor may prescribe it when reducing eye inflammation is more important than treating an infection itself.

How it works: Loteprednol etabonate works by calming the eye’s inflammatory response, which can reduce swelling, redness, and irritation. In Lotesurge Ophthalmic Suspension, the medicine is held in tiny particles that must be shaken into the liquid before each dose so the medication is distributed evenly.

Lotesurge Ophthalmic Suspension is an as-labelled eye-drop suspension, so the exact loteprednol etabonate amount in each drop is taken from the package label and the product should be used only as directed by an eye doctor. Compared with lower-strength loteprednol products, this form is chosen when the prescriber wants a specific corticosteroid effect in the eye, and the suspension can feel a little different on instillation because it must be shaken to mix properly. Since there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, the key difference is that this is a doctor-directed ophthalmic suspension rather than a general over-the-counter eye drop.

• Eye inflammation
• Eye redness and swelling
• Allergic or inflammatory eye irritation
• Post-operative eye inflammation
• Doctor-directed short-term steroid eye treatment

• Shake Lotesurge Ophthalmic Suspension well before each dose to evenly mix the suspension.
• Wash your hands before using the eye drops.
• 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 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• After instilling the drop, close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes and do not blink hard or rub the eye.

The strength of Lotesurge Ophthalmic Suspension is the loteprednol etabonate amount listed on the label, delivered in each eye drop as a suspension. The exact dosing schedule can vary by condition, but it is usually used several times a day at first and then reduced as the eye improves; your doctor decides the number of drops, frequency, and how long to continue treatment. Do not use more often or longer than prescribed, since eye steroids can raise eye pressure and increase the risk of other eye problems.

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 right after use
• Eye irritation or discomfort
• Mild eye redness
• Watery eyes or dryness
• Headache
• Taste changes after the drop reaches the back of the throat

• Use only in the eye as prescribed; do not swallow Lotesurge Ophthalmic Suspension.
• Do not wear contact lenses during treatment unless your eye doctor says it is okay.
• Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, increased eye pressure, herpes eye infection, cataracts, or a history of frequent eye infections.
• Longer use of ophthalmic steroids can slow healing and increase the risk of infection or elevated eye pressure.
• If your vision is blurred after dosing, do not drive or operate machinery until vision clears.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or using other steroid eye medicines.
• If symptoms do not improve or get worse, contact your prescriber promptly.

• Other corticosteroid eye drops or ointments
• Eye medicines that can irritate the eye or change healing
• Medicines that affect the immune system, if used long term or in combination with steroids
• Other prescription products being placed in the same eye, which may need spacing by several minutes

Store Lotesurge Ophthalmic Suspension at room temperature and keep the bottle tightly closed; do not freeze and do not use if the suspension changes appearance or is past the expiration date.