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Compare Loteprednol vs. Nedocromil

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  • Loteprednol (Lotemax)
    Alocril (nedocromil)
  • Loteprednol (Lotemax)
    Alocril (nedocromil)

  • Summary of Loteprednol vs. Nedocromil

    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.

    Summary for Mast cell stabilizer
    Prescription only

    Alocril (nedocromil) is an eye drop for eye-related allergy symptoms, such as itchiness or watery eyes. Typically, you place 1 to 2 drops into your eyes twice daily. But it's not a first-choice option for allergy symptoms. Some common side effects of this medication include headaches and eye irritation.

  • Indications of Loteprednol vs. Nedocromil

    Indications for
    •Dry eye disease
    •Eye inflammation conditions
    •Inflammation and pain after eye surgery
    •Eye inflammation due to seasonal allergies
    Indications for
    •Itchy or watery eyes from allergy

  • Pros and Cons of Loteprednol vs. Nedocromil

    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.
    Pros and Const for Mast cell stabilizer
    Pros
    •Relieves itchy and red eyes due to allergies
    •Can be combined with oral allergy medications
    •Can be used in children age 3 years and older
    Cons
    •Requires a prescription
    •Not a first-line treatment option for allergy-related itchy eyes
    •Often causes headache

  • Common Side Effects of Loteprednol vs. Nedocromil

    Common Side Effects for
    •Blurry vision
    •Burning after placing the drops into the eye
    •Itching
    •Feeling like there's something in your eye
    Common Side Effects for
    •Headache (40%)
    •Eye burning, stinging, or irritation (10-30%)
    •Unpleasant taste in the mouth (10-30%)
    •Stuffy nose (10-30%)

  • Warnings of Loteprednol vs. Nedocromil

    Common Side Effects for
    •HIGH EYE PRESSURE (GLAUCOMA)
    •CATARACTS
    •NEW OR WORSENED INFECTION
    •EYE INJURY OR DAMAGE
    •CONTACT LENS USE
    Common Side Effects for
    •Contamination of dropper tip and solution
    •Avoid contact lenses

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