Generic name:loteprednol (ophthalmic route) [ loe-te-PRED-nol ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 5, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Alrex
- Eysuvis
- Inveltys
- Lotemax
- Lotemax SM
Available Dosage Forms:
- Ointment
- Suspension
- Gel/Jelly
Therapeutic Class: Ophthalmologic Agent
Pharmacologic Class: Adrenal Glucocorticoid
Uses for Inveltys
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).
Loteprednol is also used for short-term treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Inveltys
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 Eysuvis™ eye drops, Inveltys® eye drops, or Lotemax® SM eye gel in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Lotemax® eye gel in children. Safety and efficacy have ...
