Lotemax SM   (gel)    (U.S.N.L.M.)
Dosing 1 or 2 drops tid,   for 2 weeks beginning the day after surgery.
Invert and shake prior to use.
Chem Specs loteprednol etabonate 0.38%
Quantities Gel: 5g in 10ml bottle.
Cost 245.31
Class Ester based "soft" steroid.
Action Anti-inflammatory
Indications Post-operative inflammation and pain.
Often used for inflammatory dry eye, uveitis, inflamed pinguecula and pterygia.
Taper after long term use; monitor intraocular pressure.
Prolonged use may cause glaucoma, cataracts, 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 Teratogenic in rabbits at 4.2x the recommended human ophthalmic dose
SM = submicron particle size. Contact lenses should not be used during course of
therapy.   Gel contains moisturizers glycerin and propylene glycol. BAK (0.003%).
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