| e your chance of getting an eye infection.
Using steroid eye drops may make viral diseases of the eye, such as herpes
simplex, worse and last longer.
Using steroid eye drops after cataract surgery may delay healing time.
General Precautions with Lotemax:
- You should contact your doctor if pain develops, or if redness, itching, or
inflammation gets worse.
- See your doctor if your symptoms do not get better within two days. He/she may
want to re-evaluate your condition.
- You should not use Lotemax longer than 10 days without having the pressure in
your eye checked by your doctor.
- You should not wear soft contact lenses when using Lotemax because the product
contains a preservative.
What are some possible side effects of Lotemax? (This is NOT
a complete list of side effects reported with Lotemax. Your doctor can discuss with you a
more complete list of side effects.)
- Increased pressure within the eye (see special warnings)
- Blurring of vision
- Burning when putting drops in the eye
- Swelling or discharge from the eyes
- Dry eyes
- Tearing
- Sensation of having an object in your eye
- Itching
- Redness
- Increased sensitivy to light
- Headache
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
For more detailed information about Lotemax, ask your doctor.
Link to Lotemax's approved label 
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