Loteprednol Etabonate Coupons & Prices

Looking for a loteprednol etabonate coupon? Loteprednol etabonate is a prescription steroid eye medication (the active ingredient in brands like Lotemax, Alrex, Inveltys, and Eysuvis) used to calm eye inflammation. It is available as an FDA-approved generic, which is already lower cost than the brand, but the cash price still varies widely from pharmacy to pharmacy. Enter your ZIP above to compare today's price at pharmacies near you and print a free Rx.com discount coupon in seconds.

What is loteprednol etabonate and how does it work?

Loteprednol etabonate is an ophthalmic corticosteroid, meaning a topical steroid applied directly to the eye. It is a C-20 ester "soft" steroid, designed to reduce inflammation while having a lower impact on intraocular (inside-the-eye) pressure than some older eye steroids. Doctors prescribe it to control swelling, redness, and irritation from several eye conditions.

Depending on the specific formulation and strength, it is FDA-approved to treat inflammation and pain after eye surgery (such as cataract surgery), for temporary relief of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, and for short-term treatment (up to two weeks) of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. The Lotemax 0.5% suspension is also indicated for steroid-responsive inflammatory conditions of the conjunctiva, cornea, and front of the eye. Always use it exactly as your prescriber directs, and shake suspension products before each use.

Cost of loteprednol etabonate without insurance

Because loteprednol etabonate is available as an FDA-approved generic, it is already more affordable than the brand-name versions. Even so, the cash price for the same eye drop can differ a lot between one pharmacy and the next, which is exactly why comparing prices matters. Rx.com checks prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can find the lowest cost near you.

To see what you would pay today with a free Rx.com discount, enter your ZIP code above and select your formulation and quantity. The coupon is free to use whether or not you have insurance, and can often beat an insurance copay on generics. The manufacturer (Bausch + Lomb) also offers brand savings programs through its official Bausch + Lomb Access Program site; those apply to specific brand products, and eligibility and terms vary, so review the details there.

Brand names and related eye medications

Loteprednol etabonate is the generic name behind several brands. These are matched to specific strengths and uses: Lotemax (0.5% suspension, gel, and ointment) and Lotemax SM (0.38% gel) for inflammation and pain after eye surgery; Inveltys (1% suspension) also for post-surgical inflammation; Alrex (0.2% suspension) for seasonal allergic conjunctivitis; and Eysuvis (0.25% suspension) for short-term dry eye disease. Loteprednol is also combined with tobramycin as tobramycin/loteprednol (Zylet) when both an antibiotic and a steroid are needed.

Your eye doctor may consider other steroid-responsive eye treatments depending on your condition, including prednisolone acetate, difluprednate, fluorometholone, and dexamethasone ophthalmic. Each differs in strength, dosing, and effect on eye pressure, so the choice is one to make with your prescriber. You can compare prices on any of these with Rx.com.

Safety and important precautions

Loteprednol etabonate has no boxed warning, but as an eye steroid it does carry risks with prolonged use. These can include elevated eye pressure and glaucoma with possible optic nerve damage, cataract formation (posterior subcapsular), delayed wound healing, and a higher chance of a secondary eye infection (bacterial, fungal, or viral). If you use it beyond about 10 days, your provider should monitor your intraocular pressure. It should not be used in most active viral eye infections (such as herpes simplex or dendritic keratitis), or in fungal or mycobacterial eye infections.

The medication is for use on the surface of the eye only and is never injected into the eye. Avoid letting the bottle tip touch your eye or any surface, since contamination can cause serious eye damage. If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before instilling the drops and follow your prescriber's guidance on when to reinsert them. This information is educational and not medical advice; talk with your eye doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation.