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Description
Lotel Gel is a steroid medicine mainly used for the treatment of post-operative inflammation and pain following eye surgery. It may also be used for the treatment of eye swelling which may be caused by infection, allergies, and other conditions. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Lotel Gel
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Lotel Gel
Blurred vision
Increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
Discharge from eyes
Eye discomfort
Itching eyes
Dry eyes
Uses of Lotel Gel
What is it prescribed for?
Postoperative ocular inflammation and pain
This medicine is used for the treatment of postoperative swelling and pain associated with eye surgeries.
Pain and inflammation
This medicine may also be used for the treatment of pain and inflammation conditions which may be caused by infection, allergies, and other conditions.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition. If the medicine is used, monitor the infant closely for any adverse effects.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to loteprednol or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation
Active viral diseases
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with active viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, and varicella due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Mycobacterial or fungal infection
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from a mycobacterial or fungal infection of the eyes and surrounding structures due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition. If the medicine is used, monitor the infant closely for any adverse effects.
General warnings
Increased intraocular pressure (IOP)
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of cataracts, glaucoma, or increased intraocular pressure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. This risk is especially high if the medicine is used for more than 10 days. Close monitoring of intraocular pressure may be necessary in some cases. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Slow or delayed healing
This medicine may slow or delay healing and increase the risk of a bleb formation. This risk is especially high if the medicine is used for a prolonged period of time. Appropriate examination through lamp biomicroscopy and fluorescein staining may be necessary in some cases to ensure appropriate healing post surgery. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Contact lens
Your doctor may ask you to stop the usage of contact lenses for up to a few days prior to the surgery and for up to a few days to a few months post-surgery depending on the type of eye surgery performed. If you are able to use contact lenses post-surgery, they should be removed prior to the administration of the eye drops. You are advised to wait for at least 10 to 15 minutes post administration of the eye drops before re-inserting the lenses.
Driving or operating machines
This medicine may cause blurred vision or other vision changes in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Contamination
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface since this may lead to contamination by bacteria. Patients are advised to take all hygienic precautions to ensure that the medicine is not contaminated.
Missed Dose
Use this missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Voriconazole
Itraconazole
Clarithromycin
Smallpox vaccine
Bromfenac
Disease interactions
Ocular Toxicities
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of cataracts, glaucoma, or increased intraocular pressure due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Viral ocular infections
This medicine is not recommended for use in eye infections caused by a virus due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered under your doctor's supervision.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by reducing the formation of certain substances in the body that cause swelling and pain.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Opthalmic steroids
Schedule
Schedule H
Loteprednol Ophthalmic: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2020 [cited 16 June 2020]. Available from:
Loteprednol etabonate - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2020 [cited 16 June 2020]. Available from:
DailyMed - LOTEMAX- loteprednol etabonate gel [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 20 June 2020]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Jun 2020
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