Alrex (Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Suspension) Drug Information: Medication Guide and Patient Information

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May 24, 2012

Alrex

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PATIENT INFORMATION

This product is sterile when packaged. Patients should be advised not to allow the dropper tip to touch any surface, as this may contaminate the suspension. If redness or itching becomes aggravated, the patient should be advised to consult a physician.

Patients should be advised not to wear a contact lens if their eye is red. ALREX (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension) should not be used to treat contact lens related irritation. The preservative in ALREX (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension) , benzalkonium chloride, may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Patients who wear soft contact lenses and whose eyes are not red, should be instructed to wait at least ten minutes after instilling ALREX (loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension) before they insert their contact lenses.

Last reviewed on RxList: 6/16/2009
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.