LOTOBIT EYE DROPS 5 ML

Loteprednol         5 mg.

Benzalkonium chloride  0.01 % w/v

INDICATIONS

Lotobit indicated for the treatment of steroid responsive inflammatory condition of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva , cornea and anterior segment of the globe such as allergic conjunctivitis , acne , rosacea, superficial punctuate keratitis , herpes zoster keratitis , iritis, cyclitis, selected infective conjuctivitides , when the inherent hazard of steroid use is accepted to obtain an advisable diminution in edema and inflammation.

Lotobit is also indicated for the treatment of post-operative inflammation following ocular surgery , with minimal risk of IOP elevation.

GEL BASED FORMULA 

Advantages   

•             Increased Patient comfort

•             Enhanced drug residence time

•             Uniform dosing

Applications  

•             Cataract Surgery

•             Refractive Surgery

•             Treatment of ocular surface diseases.

Loteprednol drops is used for

Providing temporary relief of itching, redness, swelling, and irritation of the eye caused by seasonal allergies.Loteprednol is an ophthalmic corticosteroid. It decreases inflammation (eg, redness, swelling, warmth, pain) of the eye.

Do NOT use loteprednol drops if

you are allergic to any ingredient in loteprednol drops you have a bacterial, viral, or mycobacterial infection of the eye Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Usual Adult Dose for

Usual Adult Dose for Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis

0.2% Suspension: Instill 1 drop into affected eye(s) 4 times daily.

Usual Adult Dose for Acne Rosacea

0.5% Suspension: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 4 times daily. Within the first week, the dosing may be increased up to 1 drop every hour if necessary.

Usual Adult Dose for Iritis

0.5% Suspension: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 4 times daily. Within the first week, the dosing may be increased up to 1 drop every hour if necessary.

Usual Adult Dose for Keratitis

0.5% Suspension: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 4 times daily. Within the first week, the dosing may be increased up to 1 drop every hour if necessary.

Usual Adult Dose for Conjunctivitis

0.5% Suspension: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 4 times daily. Within the first week, the dosing may be increased up to 1 drop every hour if necessary.

Usual Adult Dose for Cyclitis

0.5% Suspension: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) 4 times daily. Within the first week, the dosing may be increased up to 1 drop every hour if necessary.

Usual Adult Dose for Postoperative Ocular Inflammation

0.5% Suspension: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the operated eye(s) 4 times daily beginning 24 hours after surgery.

Storage requirements

 Store upright. Do not freeze.

Patient advice

Patients should not wear contact lenses when using LOTOBIT products. Patients who wear soft contact lenses and whose eyes are not red, should wait at least ten minutes after instilling LOTOBIT  before insert contact lenses. If redness or itching becomes aggravated, the patient should be advised to consult a physician.

Presentation

Lotobit  Eye Drops is available in sterile White LDP bottle  of 5ml.