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Compare Elestat vs. Loteprednol

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  • Epinastine
    Loteprednol (Lotemax)
  • Epinastine
    Loteprednol (Lotemax)

  • Summary of Elestat vs. Loteprednol

    Summary for Antihistamine
    Prescription only

    Epinastine hydrochloride is an antihistamine eye drop medication. It's used to prevent eye itchiness that's related to allergies. The eye drops are available by prescription for adults and children 2 years of age and older. The medication is placed directly into the eyes twice a day. Side effects include a burning feeling in the eye and eye redness.

    Summary for Corticosteroid
    Prescription only

    Loteprednol (Lotemax) is a steroid eye medication that comes in many strengths and forms to treat various eye conditions including recent eye surgery, dry eye, inflammation, and seasonal allergies.

  • Indications of Elestat vs. Loteprednol

    Indications for
    •Prevention of eye itchiness from allergies
    Indications for
    •Dry eye disease
    •Eye inflammation conditions
    •Inflammation and pain after eye surgery
    •Eye inflammation due to seasonal allergies

  • Pros and Cons of Elestat vs. Loteprednol

    Pros and Const for Antihistamine
    Pros
    •Works within 5 minutes
    •Applied directly to the eye(s), so there aren't many side effects
    •Can be used by children ages 2 years and older
    Cons
    •Must use twice a day
    •Requires a prescription from a healthcare professional
    •Only approved for preventing eye itchiness from allergies
    Pros and Const for Corticosteroid
    Pros
    •Applied directly where the pain or inflammation is
    •Causes fewer serious side effects than oral medications
    •Available as a suspension, gel, and ointment form
    Cons
    •Slows healing and raises your risk of eye infection
    •May have to be used up to four times a day
    •Most forms are brand name only and may be expensive.

  • Common Side Effects of Elestat vs. Loteprednol

    Common Side Effects for
    •Burning feeling in the eye (up to 10%)
    •Eye redness (up to 10%)
    •Small bumps around the eye (up to 10%)
    •Itchy eye (up to 10%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (e.g., common cold; 10%))
    Common Side Effects for
    •Blurry vision
    •Burning after placing the drops into the eye
    •Itching
    •Feeling like there's something in your eye

  • Warnings of Elestat vs. Loteprednol

    Common Side Effects for
    •For use in the eye only
    •Risk for bacterial infections in the eye if you use contaminated medication
    •Don't use while wearing contact lenses
    Common Side Effects for
    •HIGH EYE PRESSURE (GLAUCOMA)
    •CATARACTS
    •NEW OR WORSENED INFECTION
    •EYE INJURY OR DAMAGE
    •CONTACT LENS USE

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