loteprednol ophthalmic

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  GEL: 0.5%; SUSP: 0.2%, 0.5%

conjunctivitis, allergic

[1 gtt (0.2% susp) in eye(s) qid]

Info: reassess if no improvement after 2 days

ocular inflammation

[1-2 gtt (0.5% susp) in eye(s) qid]

Info: may start 1 gtt (0.5% susp) in eye(s) up to q1h x1wk; reassess if no improvement after 2 days; taper dose gradually to D/C if long-term use

ocular inflammation or pain, postop

[1-2 gtt (0.5% gel or 0.5% susp) in eye(s) qid x2wk]

Start: 24h postop

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  GEL: 0.5%

ocular inflammation or pain, postop

[1-2 gtt gel in eye(s) qid x2wk]

Start: 24h postop