Alrex® (loteprednol etabonate) is a medication often prescribed for the treatment of seasonal eye allergy symptoms. It comes in the form of an eye drop that is typically applied to the affected eye four times a day. The drug belongs to a class of allergy medicines known as corticosteroids, which work to reduce inflammation by limiting the body's ability to produce an immune system reaction. Potential side effects include swollen eyelids, abnormal vision, and burning.
(Click Alrex to learn more about the effects of Alrex, for information on how to use the eye drop, and to find out what other side effects may occur with this drug. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on Alrex.)
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