Lotemax
Indicated to address post-surgical and allergic ocular inflammation to relieve swelling and support corneal tissue comfort.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Loteprednol Etabonate
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Strengths
- 0.5% · 1%
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Lotemax, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Lotemax vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Lotemax details
- Conditions
- Postoperative Ocular Inflammation · Ocular Inflammation
- Alternative names
- loteprednol
- Therapeutic class
- Glucocorticoid
- Pharmacological class
- Ophthalmic Corticosteroid
- Known off-label uses
- dry eye disease
- Contraindications
- viral eye infections; fungal eye diseases; mycobacterial ocular infections
- Minor side effects
- transient burning; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
- elevated intraocular pressure; dry eyes; chemosis
- Dosage forms
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bausch & Lomb
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Do not freeze.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult patients.
Serious side effects
cataract development, requires immediate medical attention; ocular infection exacerbation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
indicated to address post-surgical and allergic ocular inflammation to relieve swelling and support corneal tissue comfort.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits localised synthesis of inflammatory cytokines and limits microvascular swelling on eye tissues.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Minimal systemic absorption. Use caution. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Lotemax is the originator brand name, made by Bausch & Lomb. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bausch & Lomb.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Loteprednol Etabonate is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.