Lodoxamide ophthalmic

Lodoxamide ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat eye symptoms related to allergy, including redness, itching, burning, watery eyes, and sensitivity to light.

Lodoxamide is for use in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Lodoxamide ophthalmic may also be used for other purposes not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use only as directed. Inform your doctor if you are taking other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

You should not use lodoxamide ophthalmic if you are allergic to lodoxamide.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

lodoxamide ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Stop using lodoxamide ophthalmic and call your doctor right away if you have:

• severe burning or stinging when you apply the eye drops;
• severe eye discomfort;
• ongoing burning or stinging; or
• blood appearing inside your eye.

Common side effects of lodoxamide ophthalmic may include:

• eye itching, watering, pain, or redness;
• blurred vision;
• dry or watery eyes, crusting or drainage;
• headache; or
• feeling like something is in your eye.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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. Wait at least 15 minutes before inserting your contact lenses.

Wash your hands before using eye medication.

Shake the eye drops before each use.

To apply the eye drops: Pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.

Use only the prescribed number of drops.

Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye drops.

Do not touch the dropper tip or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye and lead to serious vision problems.

You may need to use lodoxamide ophthalmic for up to 3 months during certain times of the year. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.

Store at cool room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medicine.

Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor tells you to.

Medicine used in the eyes is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.