Loteprednol Etabonate and Mannitol (Oral Inhalation)

• Generic Name: loteprednol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Alrex, Inveltys, Lotemax, Lotemax SM

Symptomatic relief of seasonal allergic (hay fever, pollinosis) conjunctivitis.

Symptomatic relief of corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe (i.e., allergic conjunctivitis, acne rosacea keratitis, superficial punctate keratitis, herpes zoster keratitis, iritis, and cyclitis. Use in conjunction with appropriate anti-infective therapy in some cases of conjunctival infection, when the benefits of reducing edema and inflammation outweigh the risks associated with use of topical corticosteroids.

Loteprednol etabonate 0.5% less effective than prednisolone acetate 1% in the management of anterior uveitis.

Treatment of postoperative ocular inflammation following ocular surgery.

Used in fixed combination with tobramycin in certain bacterial ocular infections.

• Generic Name: mannitol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Osmitrol, Resectisol, Aridol

Mannitol is a diuretic that is used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye or around the brain.

Mannitol is also used to help your body produce more urine. mannitol is used in people with kidney failure, to remove excess water and toxins from the body.

Mannitol is sometimes given so that your body will produce enough urine to be collected and tested. This helps your doctor determine if your kidneys are working properly.

Mannitol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.