Loprenol - Eye Drop Loteprednol Etabonate 0.5% Eye prep - 0.50% 1 5ml drop(s) / 5ml drop Monicopharma Limited Introduction: Loprenol belongs to a group of medicine called steroids. It is used for treatment of redness and swelling in the eyes caused by infection or allergy. It provides relief from redness, itchiness and soreness by preventing the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Never use Loprenol if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Wash your hands before using it. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes after application before putting them back. You should not discontinue using the medicine unless your... Uses of Loprenol: Redness and swelling in the eye Side effects of Loprenol: Eye irritationWatery eyesBurning sensation How Loprenol works: Loprenol is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy. What if you forget to take Loprenol?: If you miss a dose of Loprenol, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. Indication: Allergic conjunctivitis, Ocular inflammation Adult Dose: Ophthalmic Steroid-Responsive Inflammatory Conditions Indicated for the treatment of steroid-responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe (eg, allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, iritis, cyclitis, selected infective conjunctivitides) Adult: Eye drops: Apply 1-2 drops into conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) QID; if necessary, may increase dose up to 1 drop every hour during initial treatment within the first week Re-evaluate if signs and symptoms do not improve after 2 days Postoperative Ocular Inflammation Adult: Eye drops: Apply 1-2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the operated... Child Dose: Safety and efficacy not established Contraindication: Lotepro is also contraindicated in individuals with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation and to other corticosteroids. Viral infections of the cornea and conjunctiva; mycobacterial eye infection; fungal infections of ocular structures. Mode of Action: Loteprednol is a synthetic nonfluorinated glucocorticoid. It stimulates the production of lipicortins, proteins that modulate the activity of prostaglandins and leukotrienes. Precaution: May mask and exacerbate existing ocular infection. Re-evaluate patients if symptoms do not improve after 2 days. Glaucoma; may delay healing after cataract surgery. Monitor intraocular pressure (prolonged use). Side Effect: Local reactions (e.g. blurred vision, burning, itching, dry eye), photophobia, headache, rhinitis, pharyngitis. Prolonged use may increase IOP, which may be associated with possible development of glaucoma and infrequent optic nerve damage; posterior sub-capsular cataract formation and perforation of the globe where there is thinning of the cornea or sclera.