Salt CompositionLoteprednol etabonate 0.5% w/w
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Lotop Eye Ointment
Maa Enterprise
₹120
WHO GMP
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WHO GMP
Certified
15 Days Easy
Returns
Long Expiry
(>8 Months)
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Redness and swelling in the eye
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Benefits
In Redness and swelling in the eye Lotop Eye Ointment helps relieve symptoms such as pain, redness, swelling, itching and watering of eyes due to an infection or allergy. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit. If you see no improvement even after a week, talk to your doctor.
Side Effects
The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them.
How to use
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the tube close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the tube and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
How it works
Lotop Eye Ointment is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.
No interaction has been found or established.
Seek medical advice from your doctor: Lotop Eye Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Doctor consultation is advised.
Safe when prescribed by an expert: Lotop Eye Ointment is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. To reduce the amount of Lotop Eye Ointment that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
Not Safe: Lotop Eye Ointment may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
What if I forget to take it?
If a dose of Lotop Eye Ointment is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.
Manufacturer Address
409, 4th Floor, Empire Hub, Near Cansas Building, Ghodasar Cross Road, Ghodasar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India - 380050
References
Loteprednol. Tampa, Florida: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated; 2004 (04 Apr. 2019)
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) (04 Apr. 2019)
Loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic gel (25 Jul. 2024)
Venkateswaran N, Bian Y, Gupta PK. Practical Guidance for the Use of Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Suspension 0.25% in the Management of Dry Eye Disease. Clin Ophthalmol. 2022;16:349-355 (25 Jul. 2024)
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