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Loteprednol

(Lotemax)

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Summary for Lotemax

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 for Lotemax

  • Dry eye disease
  • Eye inflammation conditions
  • Inflammation and pain after eye surgery
  • Eye inflammation due to seasonal allergies

Pros and Cons for Lotemax

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 for Lotemax

  • Blurry vision
  • Burning after placing the drops into the eye
  • Itching
  • Feeling like there's something in your eye

Warnings for Lotemax

  • HIGH EYE PRESSURE (GLAUCOMA)
  • CATARACTS
  • NEW OR WORSENED INFECTION
  • EYE INJURY OR DAMAGE
  • CONTACT LENS USE

Summary for Pred Forte

Prescription only

Prednisolone eye drops is a type of steroid eye drop. It helps treat eye inflammation in adults and children. The medication helps relieve symptoms like itchy eye, eye redness, and swelling in the eye. Prednisolone eye drops come as a generic as well as brand names like Pred Forte and Pred Mild. This eye drop is usually used in the affected eye(s) 2 to 4 times a day. Side effects can include temporary burning and stinging in the eye when you put the drops in.

Indications for Pred Forte

Pros and Cons for Pred Forte

Pros

  • Few side effects
  • Approved for both adults and children

Cons

  • Might have to use the eye drops up to 4 times a day
  • Some formulations contain sulfite, so not a good option for people with a sulfite allergy

Common Side Effects for Pred Forte

  • Temporary burning or stinging in the eye
  • Feeling like there's something in your eye

Warnings for Pred Forte

  • Risk of eye infection when used for a long time
  • Risk of eye problems when used for a long time
  • Slow healing of the eye after cataract surgery
  • Severe allergic reaction

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Loteprednol1 eye dropper / 5ml of 0.5%
$56.60$197.05
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Prednisolone Acetate1 eye dropper / 5ml of 1%
$17.70$20.81
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