Drug details

Lotemax Gel (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic gel)

type of Corticosteroids, Ophthalmic

Lotemax (loteprednol etabonate) ophthalmic gel 0.5% is a corticosteroid used for inflammation and pain after eye surgery. Lotemax Gel is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache,
• sore throat.
• eye sensitivity to light,
• dry or watery eyes,
• cataracts,
• eye pain, 
• runny nose, or
• inflammation,
• delayed healing,
• a sensation there is something in the eye,
• minor burning when using the eye drops,
• red or itchy eyes,

The following drugs are related to Lotemax Gel, either as a replacement or used together:

• Dextenza (dexamethasone ophthalmic insert)
• Epinastine Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution (epinastine hydrochloride)
• Lumi-Sporyn (neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates and bacitracin zinc ophthalmic ointment)