Loteprednol Etabonate

Indications & Dose:

For the temporary relief of the signs and symptoms of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.
DOSAGE: One drop instilled into the affected eye(s) four times daily. 

Contraindications:

viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, and varicella, and also in mycobacterial infection of the eye and fungal diseases of ocular structures. loteprednol etabonate  is also contraindicated in individuals with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation and to other corticosteroids. 

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Side Effects Or Adverse Reactions:

elevated intraocular pressure, which may be associated with optic nerve damage, visual acuity and field defects, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, secondary ocular infection from pathogens including herpes simplex, and perforation of the globe where there is thinning of the cornea or sclera. 

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