General Information On Alrex Eye Drops
Alrex Eye Drops is a prescription drug used for treating seasonal eye allergy or allergic conjunctivitis. It can treat swollen eyes due to to surgery, infection, or other conditions. The drug known by its generic name Loteprednol Ophthalmic and it belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids.
Alrex Eye Drops helps in reducing the eye inflammation by restricting the body’s capacity to produce immune system reactions. Alrex Eye Drops is available in the form of eye drops and is administered externally with a dropper. It should not be taken orally. It is available only in one strength – Alrex 0.2%, and it comes in a 5ml or 10ml bottle.
Side effects of Alrex Eye Drops
Alrex Eye Drops do have the potential to cause some side effects. The severity of the side effects may vary from person to person. While most patients experience only minor side effects, few others may cope well with the medication and may not suffer from any side effects at all. In rare cases, patients using Alrex Eye Drops may suffer from serious side effects.
Before you buy Alrex Eye Drops online or from a drugstore, inform your doctor about all your health problems and allergies. Do not buy Alrex Eye Drops if you are allergic to Loteprednol or if you suffer from any kind of viral, fungal or bacterial eye infections. Also do not use this medication if you have:
- Cataract or had a cataract surgery recently
- Glaucoma
- Herpes eye infection
The less serious side effects of Alrex Eye Drops are:
- Minor burning sensation in the eye while using the drops
- Watery eyes or reddening of the eyes
- Sensitivity to light
- Mild headache or sore throat
If you suffer from any of the following rare but serious side effects, you must immediately call for medical help:
- Swelling of the lips, throat, tongue or face
- Difficulty breathing
- Blurred vision
- Severe irritation or redness of the eye
Although there is no medical study that suggests Alrex Eye Drops is harmful for pregnant or breastfeeding women and their unborn/nursing children, it is advisable that you do not buy Alrex Eye Drops without consulting your doctor if you are expecting a child or breastfeeding a baby.
Dosage of Alrex Eye Drops
The standard recommended dosage for Alrex Eye Drops for treating all types of eye allergies is one drop in each affected eye 4 times each day. The dosage is the same for both adults and children regardless of the severity of the condition.
Make sure that you strictly adhere to the dosage as prescribed by the doctor. To avoid the contamination of Alrex Eye Drops, ensure that you do not touch the surface of the dropper to the infected eye. Store the medicine at room temperature and keep it away from moisture and heat.
Interactions
Clinical studies suggest that it is very unlikely that Alrex Eye Drops would interact with other medicines that are injected or taken orally, but it is advisable that you inform your doctor about all the prescription and over the counter drugs you use, including herbal products or vitamins and mineral supplements. Avoid using any new medication without consulting your doctor.
