Lotel

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  • Contains / Salt: Loteprednol (5 mg)
  • Seller: Apollo Pharmacy Limited
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    • Country of Origin: India

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    Lotel Information

    Lotel is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel, Drops, Ointment. It is primarily used for the treatment of Eye Allergies, Eye Pain. Secondary and off-label uses of Lotel have also been mentioned below.

    The correct dosage of Lotel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

    Some other side effects of Lotel have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Lotel go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

    In addition, Lotel's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lotel related warnings talks about Lotel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

    Lotel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lotel in conditions like Herpes. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lotel are listed in the contraindications section below.

    Additionally, Lotel may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

    In addition to the above precautions for Lotel, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.



    Lotel Benefits & Uses

    Lotel is used to treat the following -

    Main Benefits

    Other Benefits

    Lotel Dosage & How to Take

    This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

    Find the right dosage based on disease and age

    Age Group Dosage

    Lotel Related Warnings

    • Is the use of Lotel safe for pregnant women?


      Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Lotel. It is best to stop taking Lotel immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

      Moderate
    • Is the use of Lotel safe during breastfeeding?


      Taking Lotel may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Lotel should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

      Severe
    • What is the effect of Lotel on the Kidneys?


      Using Lotel does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

      Safe
    • What is the effect of Lotel on the Liver?


      Lotel does not damage the liver.

      Safe
    • What is the effect of Lotel on the Heart?


      You can take Lotel without any fear of damage to the heart.

      Safe


    Severe Interaction of Lotel with Other Drugs

    Lotel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

    Moderate



    Lotel Contraindications

    If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lotel unless your doctor advises you to do so -



    Frequently asked Questions about Lotel

    • Is this Lotel habit forming or addictive?


      No, you will not get addicted to Lotel.

      No
    • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


      After taking Lotel you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

      Dangerous
    • Is it safe?


      Lotel should be used only after doctor's advice.

      Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
    • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


      No, the use of Lotel in mental disorders is not effective.

      No

    Lotel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

    • Interaction between Food and Lotel


      Taking Lotel with food does not harm your health.

      Safe
    • Interaction between Alcohol and Lotel


      It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lotel and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

      Unknown


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    This medicine data has been created by -

    Vikas Chauhan

    B.Pharma, Pharmacy
    5 Years of Experience


    References

    US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lotemax® (loteprednol etabonate)

    April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1402



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