How should I use loteprednol and tobramycin ophthalmic?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Do not use while wearing soft contact lenses. A preservative in this medicine could permanently stain the lenses. Use the medicine at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses.
Wash your hands before using eye medication.
Shake the eye drops well just before each use.
To use this medicine: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.
Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed.
Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
If you use this medicine for longer than 10 days, you may need frequent vision tests to check the pressure inside your eyes.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 days of treatment.
You should not stop using this medicine suddenly. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.
Store this medicine in an upright position at room temperature. Do not freeze.