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Lotesurge 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Uses:

Post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery.

Medicinal Benefits:

Lotesurge 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml contains Loteprednol etabonate. Lotesurge 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml is prescribed to treat eye inflammation and pain after eye surgery. It is a corticosteroid that works by blocking prostaglandins (a chemical messenger) in the brain that cause inflammation and swelling. As a result, inflammation and pain are reduced after using Lotesurge 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml.

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Lotesurge 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml works by blocking prostaglandins (a chemical messenger) in the brain that cause inflammation and swelling. As a result, Lotesurge 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml reduces inflammation and pain.

Lotesurge 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take more than the recommended dose, it might cause unwanted side effects like increased eye pressure, fungal infection, optic nerve damage, vision problems or cataracts. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

Do not stop taking Lotesurge 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml without talking to your doctor. Continue using Lotesurge 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml for as long as it has been advised by the doctor to treat your condition effectively. If you experience any difficulty while using Lotesurge 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml, consult your doctor.

Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Lotesurge 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml. if you are wearing contact lens, remove them and wear them 15minutes after the installation of the drops. However, wearing contact lens is not recommended post-cataract surgery. Your doctor may advise you to wear glasses as it helps the eyes to recover from the operative procedure.

Lotesurge 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml should be used with other eye medications only if prescribed by the doctor. If you are using any other eye medications, inform your doctor as anti-glaucoma agents may increase the effects of Lotesurge 0.5% Eye Drop 5 ml.