Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to a class of medications called corticosteroids primarily used to treat post-operative inflammation and pain following ocular surgery. Pain is an unpleasant sensation and emotional experience that is associated with tissue damage. Inflammation is the immune system's natural response to injury or infection. Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml is prescribed to treat redness and swelling (inflammation) of the eye.

Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml contains Loteprednol etabonate. It is a corticosteroid that works by blocking prostaglandins (a chemical messenger) in the brain that cause inflammation and swelling. Thereby, Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml helps treat inflammation and pain. 

Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. You are advised to use Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. In some cases, Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml may cause watery eyes, irritation, itching, and foreign body sensation in the eye. Most of these side effects of Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any ingredient of Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, do not use more than the prescribed dose of Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause glaucoma, fungal infections, and cataracts. Do not take any other eye medication with Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml, without consulting your doctor. If you have/had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, any other eye problem, are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml unless prescribed by your doctor.

Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml contains Loteprednol etabonate. Lotecip Eye Drops 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 Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to corticosteroids or any of the ingredients of Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml. Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml as it may cause glaucoma, vision problems, fungal infection or cataract. If you have or ever had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), herpes simplex infection, any other eye problem, are pregnant, do not take Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml unless prescribed by your doctor. Avoid using Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml if you are breastfeeding. Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision, so drive only if your vision is clear.

• To avoid any contamination, avoid touching the tip of the dropper.
• If Lotecip Eye Drops 5 ml is used for 10 days or longer, intraocular pressure (IOP) should be monitored.