What is loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic?
Loteprednol is in a class of drugs called corticosteroids. Loteprednol inhibits processes in the body that cause inflammation (swelling). Tobramycin is an antibiotic.
Loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic is used to treat eye inflammation caused by surgery, infection, allergies, and other conditions.
Loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic?
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including the eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in the eye.
Contact your doctor if your symptoms get worse or if you do not see any improvement in the condition after 48 hours.
If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic. Ask your doctor if contact lenses can be reinserted after application of the medication. Loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic may contain a preservative (benzalkonium chloride), which may cause discoloration of contact lenses.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic?
Do not use tobramycin ophthalmic if you have a viral or fungal infection in the eye. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria only.
Loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic passes into breast milk. Do not use loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.