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Loteprednol/Tobramycin (Ophthalmic) (Liquid, Drop)

Loteprednol/Tobramycin (Into the eye)
Loteprednol (loe-te-PRED-nol), Tobramycin (toe-bra-MYE-sin) Treats inflammation and infection of the eyes. This medicine is combination of a corticosteroid and an antibiotic.
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When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have any bacterial infection, fungal disease, or viral disease in your eye or if you have had an allergic reaction to loteprednol, tobramycin, or any other corticosteroid. You should not use this medicine unless until your doctor tells you to.

How to Use This Medicine:
Liquid, Drop

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
  • Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
  • Shake the eye drops well just before each use.
  • To use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
  • Do not wear contact lenses while using this medicine.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.


Warnings While Using This Medicine:

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have glaucoma or any other eye disease.
  • Tell your doctor if you have undergone cataract surgery.
  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
  • If you hurt your eye, develop an eye infection, or need to have eye surgery, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
  • Blurred vision.
  • Dry eyes or irritation in your eyes.
  • High fever.
  • Opacity, or white patches in your eyes.
  • Redness, itching, or pain in your eyes.
  • Sensitivity to light.
  • Severe headache.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

  • Stinging of your eyes.
  • Watering of your eyes.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088