Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml is an ophthalmic (for eye use) medication, primarily used to treat and prevent bacterial eye infections. It is effectively used to treat eye inflammation caused by allergies, shingles, severe acne, iritis (inflammation of the coloured part of the eye (iris)), uveitis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eye (uvea)), eye injury, radiation, and chemical burns. A bacterial eye infection occurs when bacteria invade any part of the eyeball or its surrounding tissues, including the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) and the conjunctiva (thin membrane lining the outer eye and inner eyelids).

Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml contains two medicines, namely: Tobramycin (antibiotic) and Loteprednol (corticosteroid). Tobramycin belongs to a class of drugs called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It inhibits bacteria growth by interfering with protein synthesis. It binds to the bacteria's proteins, disrupting the cell membrane, and eventually leading to cell death. Loteprednol belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks prostaglandins' production (chemical messengers) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy.

Your doctor will advise on how often you take Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml based on your medical condition. Some common side effects of Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml include blurred vision, burning/stinging sensation in the eye, and eye discomfort. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time.

Please do not use Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml without consulting your doctor if you have any heart, liver and kidney diseases and allergic reactions to Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml and its components. Avoid touching the eye dropper with bare hands or taking it closer to the eyelids while administering drops since it contaminates the dropper tip and solution. Avoid driving or operating machines since the administration of Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml causes blurred vision for a while after using. If you are pregnant or a breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before using Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml.

Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml treats and prevents bacterial eye infections and contains two medicines, namely: Tobramycin (antibiotic) and Loteprednol (corticosteroid). Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that inhibits bacteria growth by interfering with protein synthesis. It binds to the bacteria's proteins, disrupting the cell membrane, and eventually leading to cell death. Loteprednol, a corticosteroid, blocks prostaglandins' production (chemical messengers) that make the eye red, swollen and itchy. Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml is used to prevent or treat only bacterial eye infections.

• Blurred vision
• Burning/stinging sensation of the eye 
• Eye discomfort 

Before taking Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml, let your doctor know if have a history of eye problems (glaucoma and cataract), heart, liver or kidney diseases, and allergic reactions to Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml and its components. Therapy with ophthalmic corticosteroids should be administered cautiously in patients with a history of cataracts, glaucoma, or increased intraocular pressure (increased pressure inside the eye). It is advised to check with your doctor before using Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving or operating machines since the administration of Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision for a while.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml may interact with water pills (furosemide), drugs treating stomach ulcers (lansoprazole), and the smallpox vaccine.

Drug-Food Interaction: It is advised to avoid or limit the intake of alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor before starting the medicine if you have a medical history of eye problems (glaucoma and cataract), heart, liver and kidney diseases, and allergic reactions to Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml and its components. Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml is contraindicated in most viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva.

• FUROSEMIDE
• LANSOPRAZOLE
• SMALLPOX VACCINE

• Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Lotebra Eye Drops 5 ml.
• Try to maintain good hygiene to keep your eyes clean and irritant-free.
• Do not rub your eyes even though some ophthalmic drugs make your eye itchy.
• Wash your hands thoroughly and do not touch the dropper before using drops to avoid contamination.
• Know your allergy triggers, such as pollen, dust and other factors.

• It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the bacterial infection symptoms persist or worsen after two treatment weeks.
• It is better to consult your ophthalmologist to rule out the possibilities of cataract, glaucoma or any damage to the optic nerves.

Bacterial eye infection: A bacterial eye infection occurs when bacteria invade any part of the eyeball or its surrounding tissues, including the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) and the conjunctiva (thin membrane lining the outer eye and inner eyelids). A bacterial eye infection symptoms include red eyes, pain, swelling of eyes, watery eyes, itching, and blurry vision. Some prevalent/very common eye infections are Conjunctivitis (pink eye) and Stye.

Conjunctivitis: A condition caused by the inflammation and irritation of the eye's mucous membrane (conjunctiva). 

Stye: Formation of a bump on the eyelid that happens when bacteria from the skin get into an eyelash's hair follicle.