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Medicines loteprednol etabonateQuestion & answer

loteprednol etabonate · Medicine question

Can loteprednol etabonate raise eye pressure?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Corticosteroid eye drops can raise intraocular pressure, particularly in susceptible people or with prolonged use.

Sources for this answer

Lotemax 0.5% Eye Drops, Suspensionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 12

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