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Lotemax ointment (U.S.N.L.M.)
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| Dosing | 1/2" ribbon applied qid beginning 24 hours after surgery and for following 2 weeks. |
| Chem Specs | loteprednol etabonate 0.5% |
| Quantities | 3.5 gram tube |
| Cost | $145 / 3.5 gm tube |
| Class | Ester based corticosteroid ointment |
| Action | Anti-inflammatory |
| Indications | Post-operative inflammation and pain. |
| Prolonged use may cause glaucoma, cataracts, and bacterial and fungal overgrowth. | |
| 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. |
| Pediatric use | Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. |
| Pregnancy | Category C |
| Contact lenses should not be used during course of therapy. Contains mineral oil and white petrolatum |