Lotemax Ophthalmic Ointment

When your doctor prescribes this medication they should go over its use and potential side effects for the initial prescription and renewals. The manufacturer also provides a patient information leaflet for reference. Most people take 1-2 drops in the affected eye 4 times daily.

If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying your dose and keep them off for 15 minutes after your dose. Soft contact lenses may absorb the medication. Always wash your hands prior to using it to avoid contamination. Do not let the tip of the tube touch the eye, fingers or other surfaces as well.

If you are taking other medications wait 15 minutes between doses to make sure they do not interact or interfere. If you miss a dose, skip it and take your next one on schedule. Do not take an extra dose hoping to replace the missed one. Taking too much medication does not improve treatment and can lead to more severe or frequent side effects.

Do not share this medication with friends and family even if they have similar symptoms. This may not be an effective treatment and may cause adverse side effects without the benefit of treatment.
Do not stop taking Lotemax Ointment once your symptoms improve. They may return if untreated. Your doctor will instruct you when your therapeutic regiment is over.

Prolonged use of corticosteroids can result in Glaucoma and reduced visual acuity and fields of vision. Stop taking Lotemax when advised by your doctor.

Lotemax has known side effects. This is not a complete list and includes frequently reported adverse events. Report side effects to your doctor or pharmacist if they are severe or you need help managing them.

• loss of vision
• feeling of something in the eye
• eye discomfort, irritation, or pain
• Blurred vision or other change in vision
• redness of the eyelid or inner lining of the eyelid
• dry eyes
• discharge from the eye
• tiny bumps on the inner lining of the eyelid
• Burning feeling when medicine is applied
• Decreased vision
• swelling of the membrane covering the white part of the eye
• itching
• sensitivity of the eyes to light
• runny nose
• gradual blurring or loss of vision
• vomiting
• sore throat
• tearing
• Blindness
• nausea
• headache
• redness or swelling of the eye
• slow wound healing
• thinning of the cornea

It is important to disclose all your current medications with your doctor to prevent allergic reactions or adverse interactions. They may have to make a decision if the interaction is worth the benefit of using either drug or if your therapeutic regime needs to be changed. Your doctor or pharmacist can advise you if anything you take interacts with Lotemax

• Desmopressin
• Nadroparin
• Bemiparin
• Macimorelin
• Lutetium Lu 177 Dotatate
• Auranofin
• Sargramostim

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