at the hours of darkness Alrex (Ophthalmic) Generic Name: loteprednol (Ophthalmic route) loe-te-PRED-nol Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Compare Alternatives Pricing & Coupons Commonly used brand name(s) In the U.S. Alrex Lotemax Available Dosage Forms: Gel/Jelly Suspension Ointment Therapeutic Class: Ophthalmologic Agent Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid Slideshow Red, Irritated, Watering Eyes? Chances Are You ve Got Pink Eye Uses For Alrex Loteprednol is used to treat eye pain, redness, and swelling caused by certain eye problems or eye surgery. It is also used to temporarily treat itching of the eye caused by a condition known as seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. This medicine belongs to the group of medicines known as corticosteroids (steroids or cortisone-like medicines). This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Before Using Alrex In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of loteprednol in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Geriatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of loteprednol in the elderly. Pregnancy Pregnancy Category Explanation All Trimesters C Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women. Breast Feeding There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Interactions with Medicines Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Desmopressin Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Bemiparin Nadroparin Pixantrone Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. Other Medical Problems The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Cataract surgery Use with caution. May cause delayed healing. Certain eye diseases that cause the cornea to get thin Use could cause a hole to form (perforation). Eye infection caused by fungus, mycobacteria or Eye infection caused by virus (e.g., herpes simplex) Should not be used in patients with these conditions. Glaucoma Use with caution. May make this condition worse. Proper Use of loteprednol This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain loteprednol. It may not be specific to Alrex. Please read with care. Your eye doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. This medicine is not for long-term use. To use the eye drops or eye gel : First, wash your hands. Then turn the closed bottle upside down and shake it one time before putting the medicine in your eye. Remove the cap with the bottle still being held upside down. Tilt your head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to cover the eye. If you think you did not get the drop of medicine into your eye properly, repeat the directions with another drop. To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). Also, keep the container tightly closed. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. For ophthalmic dosage forms (eye drops or eye gel): For eye pain or inflammation after eye surgery: Adults Use one or two drops of the 0.5% eye gel or suspension in the affected eye four times a day, beginning 24 hours after surgery and for 2 weeks after. Children Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For seasonal allergic conjunctivitis: Adults Use one drop of the 0.2% eye suspension in the affected eye four times a day. Children Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. For other eye problems as determined by your doctor: Adults Use one or two drops of the 0.5% eye suspension in the affected eye four times a day. During the first week, your doctor may want you to use the eye drops more often. Children Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Missed Dose If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Precautions While Using Alrex Your eye doctor will want to examine your eye(s) at regular visits to make sure the medicine is working properly and is not causing unwanted effects. Loteprednol eye drops or eye gel are not for long-term use. Steroid eye drops may cause glaucoma (increased pressure inside the eye) or posterior subcapsular cataracts (a rare type of cataract) if used too long. Slow or delayed healing may also occur while you are using this medicine after cataract surgery. You will need to have regular eye exams with your doctor to check for these problems. Do not wear contact lenses while you are using Lotemax eye gel . If you are using the 0.2% loteprednol : If your eyes are red, you should not wear contact lenses. If your eyes are not red, soft contact lenses should be removed before you use this medicine. Wait at least 10 minutes after using the eye drops before reinserting the contact lenses. If you hurt your eye or develop an eye infection, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it. If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they becomes worse, check with your doctor. Alrex Side Effects Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common Blurred vision or other change in vision redness or swelling of the eye sensitivity of the eyes to light swelling of the membrane covering the white part of the eye Less common Discharge from the eye eye discomfort, irritation, or pain redness of the eyelid or inner lining of the eyelid tiny bumps on the inner lining of the eyelid Incidence not known Blindness delayed wound healing loss of vision nausea or vomiting Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Burning when medicine is applied dry eyes feeling of something in the eye headache itching runny nose sore throat tearing or watery eye Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Side Effects (complete list) The information contained in the Truven Health Micromedex products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatment. It is not a substitute for a medical exam, nor does it replace the need for services provided by medical professionals. 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Truven Health does not assume any responsibility or risk for your use of the Truven Health products. Copyright 2017 Truven Health Analytics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Alrex (loteprednol ophthalmic) Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Compare Alternatives Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 3 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: ophthalmic steroids Consumer resources Alrex Other brands: Lotemax Professional resources Alrex (FDA) Loteprednol Etabonate (AHFS Monograph) Related treatment guides Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis Cyclitis Iritis ... +3 more} Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Manufacturer Bausch & Lomb Inc. 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