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Loteprednol

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Loteprednol is an ocular antibiotic-corticosteroid combination which is a kind of eye-affecting drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Alrex • Lotemax

Side Effects

Common

Watery eyes
Headache
Itchy eyes
Runny nose
Blurred vision
Vision distortion
Burning eyes
Swelling around eyes
Vision loss
Cloudy or blurred vision
Sore or burning eyes

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