Loteprednol Etabonate

Last Reviewed: Sep 17, 2024

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Lotemax, Lotemax SM, Inveltys, Eysuvis, Alrex

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Ocular corticosteroids

Forms:

Ophthalmic suspension (eye drops), ointment, gel

Administration:

Direct application to the eye

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Postoperative pain and swelling after eye surgery
  • Eye inflammation caused by seasonal allergies
  • Inflammatory eye conditions such as ocular rosacea and herpes zoster keratitis
  • Dry eye disease

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Loteprednol (Lotemax) Drug Class

Loteprednol (loh-teh-pred-nohl) is an ocular corticosteroid.

Loteprednol (Lotemax) Age Range

Loteprednol is approved for use in adults. The safety and effectiveness of this drug in pediatric patients have not been established.