Product Images Loteprednol Etabonate

This is a package of ophthalmic gel medication with Loteprednol Etabonate 5 mg (0.5%) per gram, for use in the eyes only. The gel is sterile and must be stored upright at 15° to 25°C (59° to 77°F). The manufacturer is Akorn, Inc. and it is made in Switzerland. The usual dosage should be checked in the package insert. The packaging contains important safety information such as do not use if imprinted neckband is not intact and keep out of reach of children.*

This is a description of an ophthalmic gel named "Loteprednol Etabonate". Each gram of the gel contains 5mg of Loteprednol Etabonate (0.5%). The gel is stored in a closed bottle and has to be shaken well before using. It contains ingredients like sodium chloride, glycerine, and propylene glycol, among others. The pH of the gel is adjusted between 6 to 7 using sodium hydroxide. The gel should be used ONLY in the eyes and comes with a preservative called Benzalkonium chloride (0.003%). The neckband of the bottle should be intact before use, and it should be kept away from children. The manufacturer, Akorn, Inc., is based in Lake Forest, IL, and the product is made in Switzerland. No information is given regarding the indication, administration, or potential side effects of the gel.*