Lotemax

Loteprednol 0.5% solution What does this drug do? LOTEPREDNOL is a corticosteroid that is put in the eye to treat swelling and redness caused by certain eye conditions or surgery. What should my doctor know about this medicine before I take it? They need to know if any of these things are true about you: any active disease glaucoma wear contact lenses loteprednol, glycerin, benzalkonium chloride, other corticosteroids, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives that cause a strange or allergic reaction. trying to get pregnant or already pregnant How do I take this medication? You can only put this medicine in your eye. Do not eat or drink. Before using, shake it up well. Before and after using, wash your hands. Tilt your head back a little, and then use your index finger to pull your lower eyelid down and make a pouch. Do not touch the dropper's tip to your eye, your fingers, or any other surface. Put the number of drops that the doctor told you to into the eye pouch. Close the eye gently for a few moments to help the drops spread. Do not blink. Close your eyes and gently press the inner corner of each eye with your finger for 1 or 2 minutes to let the medicine get into the eye. Do not take the medicine more than the doctor tells you to. Do not stop taking this medicine before your doctor or other health care professional tells you to. Talk to your child's doctor or a health care professional about giving this medicine to a child. There may be a need for extra care. If you think you've used too much of this medicine, call a poison control center or go to the hospital right away. NOTE: Only you can take this medicine. Don't give it to anyone else. What if I forget to take one? If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible. If your next dose is almost due, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses. What could go wrong if I take this medicine? There won't be any conversations. Do not put anything else in your eyes unless your doctor or a health care professional tells you to. Give your doctor a list of all the drugs, herbs, over-the-counter drugs, and dietary supplements you take. Tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some things may change how your medicine works. What should I watch out for while taking this medicine? Check with your doctor or a health care professional if your condition gets worse or if it doesn't start to get better within 2 days. If you come in contact with someone who has chickenpox, tell your doctor or another health care provider. You should take out your contact lenses before taking this medicine. After putting the drops in your eyes, you should wait about 10 minutes before putting your contacts back in. If your eyes are red, you shouldn't wear your contacts. If this medicine makes your eyes more sensitive to light, wear sunglasses. What are the possible side effects of this medicine? You should tell your doctor or other health care professional as soon as possible if you have any of the following side effects: Vision that is blurry or changes infected eyes If your eyes hurt or leak, eyes that are redder and swell up more Side effects that usually don't need medical help (but you should tell your doctor or health care provider if they keep happening or bother you): eyes that are dry, watery, itchy, or red headache sneezing or a sore throat eyes that hurt when they see light Vision that is temporarily blurry feeling like you have something in your eye This list may not describe all possible side effects. Where can I store my pills? Keep out of children's reach. Keep at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F). Do not freeze. After the expiration date, throw away any medicine that hasn't been used.