Lodoxamide Ophthalmic

Lodoxamide ophthalmic is a prescription medication used for the treatment of ocular disorders referred to by the terms vernal keratoconjunctivitis, vernal conjunctivitis, and vernal keratitis.

• Lodoxamide ophthalmic is available under the following different brand names: Alomide

Common side effects of Lodoxamide ophthalmic include:

• eye burning/stinging/discomfort/irritation
• eye itching
• eye redness or pain
• feeling as if something is in the eye
• dry nose
• sneezing
• headache
• dizziness
• drowsiness
• blurred vision
• watery eyes
• dry eyes
• sticky feeling in the eye
• swollen or puffy eyelids
• crusting in the corner of the eye or on the eyelid
• drainage from the eyes

Serious side effects of Lodoxamide ophthalmic include:

• hives
• difficult breathing
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• severe burning or stinging while applying eye drops
• severe eye discomfort
• ongoing burning or stinging
• appearance of blood inside your eye

Rare side effects of Lodoxamide ophthalmic include:

• none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, coordination loss, unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights.
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Ophthalmic solution

• 0.1%

Vernal keratoconjunctivitis

Adult dosage

• 1-2 drops in affected eye four times daily for up to 3 months

Pediatric dosage

• Children younger than 2 years: safety and efficacy not established
• Children older than 2 years: 1-2 drops in affected eye four times daily for up to 3 months

Vernal conjunctivitis

Adult dosage

• 1-2 drops in affected eye four times daily for up to 3 months

Pediatric dosage

• Children younger than 2 years: safety and efficacy not established
• Children older than 2 years: 1-2 drops in affected eye four times daily for up to 3 months

Vernal keratitis

Adult dosage

• 1-2 drops in affected eye four times daily for up to 3 months

Pediatric dosage

• Children younger than 2 years: safety and efficacy not established
• Children older than 2 years: 1-2 drops in affected eye four times daily for up to 3 months

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Lodoxamide ophthalmic has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs
• Lodoxamide ophthalmic has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs
• Lodoxamide ophthalmic has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs
• Lodoxamide ophthalmic has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your healthcare professional or doctor for additional medical advice, health questions, or concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to drugs or any component

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Lodoxamide ophthalmic?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Lodoxamide ophthalmic?”

Cautions

• For topical ophthalmic use only; not for injection
• May cause transient burning or stinging
• Remove contact lenses before administration and wait 15 minutes before reinserting them; contains benzalkonium chloride

Pregnancy and Lactation

• May be acceptable during pregnancy
• Lactation
  • Unknown whether distributed in breast milk; caution advised