Lotrel0.50%
Eye Drops
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Lotrel may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Lotrel is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To r... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Lotrel may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Lotrel belongs to a group of medicine called steroids. It is used for treatment of redness and swelling in the eyes caused by infection or allergy. It p... View More
Uses of Lotrel
- Redness and swelling in the eye
Side effects of Lotrel
- Eye irritation
- Watery eyes
- Burning sensation
How Lotrel works
Lotrel is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.
What if you forget to take Lotrel?
If you miss a dose of Lotrel, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your re... View More
- Your doctor has prescribed Lotrel to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.
- Do not use Lotrel for more than the prescribed duration as it may cause glaucoma or secondary infection.
- Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
- Side effects such as mood changes or stomach problems can happen when you start taking Lotrel. Inform your doctor if this bothers you.
- Do not stop taking Lotrel suddenly without talking to your doctor first as it may worsen your symptoms.
Indication
Allergic conjunctivitis, Ocular inflammation
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic Steroid-Responsive Inflammatory Conditions Indicated for the treatment of steroid-responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and b... View More
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
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Mode of Action
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Precaution
May mask and exacerbate existing ocular infection. Re-evaluate patients if symptoms do not improve after 2 days. Glaucoma; may delay healing after catar... View More
Side Effect
Local reactions (e.g. blurred vision, burning, itching, dry eye), photophobia, headache, rhinitis, pharyngitis. Prolonged use may increase IOP, which ma... View More
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