Alrex Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Loteprednol etabonate

Indications/Uses

Temporary relief of the signs & symptoms of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) qds.

Contraindications

Viral diseases of the cornea & conjunctiva eg, epithelial herpes simplex keratitis, vaccinia & varicella; mycobacterial infection of the eye & fungal diseases of ocular structures.

Special Precautions

Presence of glaucoma. May mask or enhance existing infections. History of herpes simplex. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Elevated intraocular pressure; abnormal vision/blurring, burning on instillation, chemosis, discharge, dry eyes, epiphora, foreign body sensation, itching, infection & photophobia. Headache, rhinitis & pharyngitis.

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MIMS Class

Eye Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

S01BA14 - loteprednol ; Belongs to the class of corticosteroids. Used in the treatment of inflammation of the eye.

Regulatory Classification

P₁S₁S₃

Presentation/Packing

Form

Alrex ophth susp 0.2%

Packing/Price

5 mL x 1's

Alrex

loteprednol

Manufacturer:

Bausch & Lomb

Distributor:

Zuellig

Agencia Lei Va Hong