Loteprednol Eye Drops and Prilosec

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

Loteprednol ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by allergies, shingles (herpes zoster), severe acne, iritis, or certain other conditions.

The gel form of loteprednol ophthalmic is used to treat pain and swelling after eye surgery.

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

• Generic Name: omeprazole
• Dosage Forms: capsule, delayed release; granule, delayed release
• Other Brand Names:

  FIRST Omeprazole, Omeprazole + SyrSpend SF Alka, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, Zegerid>

Prilosec (omeprazole) is a proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Prilosec is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions caused by excess stomach acid. Prilosec is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid).

Prilosec may also be given together with antibiotics to treat gastric ulcer caused by infection with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

Over-the-counter Prilosec OTC is used to help control heartburn that occurs 2 or more days per week. Prilosec OTC must be taken as a course for 14 days in a row.

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