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Medicines loteprednol etabonateQuestion & answer

loteprednol etabonate · Medicine question

Is loteprednol etabonate an antibiotic?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

No. It is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and does not treat bacterial infection.

Sources for this answer

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

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