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Alrex (U.S.N.L.M.)
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| Dosing | 1 drop qid | |
| Chem Specs | loteprednol etabonate 0.2% | |
| Quantities | 5ml, 10ml | |
| Cost | 109.00/10ml | |
| Class | Ester based corticosteroid suspension | |
| Action | Anti-inflammatory | |
| Usage | Indicated for the temporary relief of the signs and symptoms of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. | |
| Used off label for inflammatory dry eye. Short term but more aggressive soft steroid treatment (ie Lotemax) in combination with Restasis is advocated by some. |
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| Contraindications | Most viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis, vaccinia, and varicella, mycobacterial and fungal disease. Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation and to other corticosteroids. |
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| Pediatric use | Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. | |
| Pregnancy | Category C | |
| (Bausch & Lomb) BAK preserved. Should not be used to treat contact lens related irritation. Lotemax is the 0.5% preparation of loteprednol etabonate |
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