Lotepro Plus is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lotepro Plus is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To reduce the amount of Lotepro Plus that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
UNSAFE
Lotepro Plus may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
No interaction found/established
No interaction found/established
Medicine Overview of Lotepro Plus 0.5%+0.3% Eye Drop
Introduction
Lotepro Plus is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used to treat eye infections with inflammation. It stops the growth of bacteria and helps in relieving redness, itching and swelling.
Lotepro Plus is to be used only i...
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Uses of Lotepro Plus
Eye infection with inflammation
Side effects of Lotepro Plus
Common
Eye irritation
Eye discomfort
How to use Lotepro Plus
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine in...
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How Lotepro Plus works
Lotepro Plus is a combination of two medicines: Loteprednol etabonate and Tobramycin. Loteprednol etabonate is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy. Tobramycin ...
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Quick Tips
Lotepro Plus is used for the treatment of bacterial skin infections.
It should be applied to the affected areas as a thin film, two or three times daily, or as advised by your doctor.
Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
Do not apply it to broken skin and avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth.
Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of s...
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It may cause temporary burning, itching or a redness at application site. This is usually mild. Consult your doctor if you experience a more...
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Inform your doctor if your skin problem hasn't improved after seven days of treatment.
Ocular Inflammation
Indicated for steroid-responsive ocular inflammations with risk of superficial bacterial infections
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Child Dose
Safety & efficacy not been established.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation or to other corticosteroids
Viral, mycobacterial & fungal eye infections
Mode of Action
Loteprednol is a synthetic nonfluorinated glucocorticoid. It stimulates the production of lipicortins, proteins that modulate the activity of prostagl...
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Precaution
History of herpes simplex infections
May exacerbate infections by nonsusceptible organisms
Monitor IOP if used >10 d
Bacterial keratitis reported f...
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Side Effect
Prolonged use may increase: IOP, which may be associated with possible development of glaucoma and infrequent optic nerve damage; posterior sub-capsul...
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Interaction
Enhanced neurotoxic and nephrotoxic effects w/ other aminoglycosides (e.g. amikacin, streptomycin), cefaloridine, viomycin, polymyxin B, colistin, cis...
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