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Loteprednol Ophthalmic

Lotemax

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Ophthalmic

Routes

TOPICAL (ophthalmic)

Indications

allergic conjunctivitisOcular inflammation (non-ulcerative)Ocular surface inflammation

Mechanism of Action

Retrometabolically designed corticosteroid — active in ocular tissues then rapidly inactivated systemically. Reduces inflammation with lower risk of IOP elevation.

Side effects & warnings

Lower risk of steroid-induced glaucoma and cataract than prednisolone acetate. Shake well. Do not use with corneal ulcers or fungal infections. Less potent than prednisolone acetate.

Species with Loteprednol Ophthalmic dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×1Weak×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)TOPICAL (ophthalmic)0 1 drop per eyeq6-8hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)TOPICAL (ophthalmic)0 1 drop per eyeq6-8hWeakPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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