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LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE

Ophthalmology Approved 2019-04-17

LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE is indicated for the treatment of Inflammatory Conditions; Allergic Conjunctivitis; Superficial Punctate Keratitis; Herpes Zoster Keratitis; Iritis; Cyclitis; Infective Conjunctivitis; Anterior Uveitis; Post-Operative Inflammation.

Source: FDA Label • PADAGIS US
13
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
7
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2019-04-17
Routes
OPHTHALMIC
Dosage Forms
SUSPENSION/DROPS, GEL

LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE Approval History

2020
2021
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2024
2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
14 FDA actions from 2019 to 2025
Jun 2025 ORIGINAL
Update
May 2025 ORIGINAL
Update
Jan 2025 ORIGINAL
Update

What LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE Treats

9 indications

LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE is approved for 9 conditions since its original approval in 2019. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Inflammatory Conditions
  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Superficial Punctate Keratitis
  • Herpes Zoster Keratitis
  • Iritis
  • Cyclitis
  • Infective Conjunctivitis
  • Anterior Uveitis
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

12 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT04555694 results posted TC-2020-DexRes Ph 4 completed Comparing Treatment of Dry Eye With Intracanalicular Dexamethasone, Restasis, and/or Lotemax
NCT01437982 628 Ph 4 completed A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Lotemax Ophthalmic Suspension 0.5%
NCT01443442 results posted MAC-06-11 Ph 4 completed Bepreve vs. Alrex in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Allergic Conjunctivitis
NCT01475643 results posted 670 Ph 3 completed Loteprednol vs Prednisolone for the Treatment of Intraocular Inflammation Following Cataract Surgery in Children.
NCT03098953 881 Ph 1 completed Evaluation of the Safety, Systemic Pharmacokinetics, and Tolerability of Single and Repeat Ocular Installations
NCT01853696 results posted 2013-0424 Ph 4 completed Comparison of Corticosteroid Dosing Regimens After Endothelial Keratoplasty
NCT00699153 results posted 526 Ph 3 completed Loteprednol Etabonate in an Ophthalmic Base vs Vehicle for the Treatment of Inflammation Following Cataract Surgery
NCT00705159 results posted 550 Ph 4 completed Safety and Efficacy of Zylet vs Lotemax, Tobramycin and Vehicle in Pediatric Blepharoconjunctivitis
NCT02028312 CEI.HER-002 Ph 4 withdrawn A Phase IV, Randomized, Parallel Group, Investigator-Masked Evaluation of the Effect of Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Gel 0.5% on the Initiation of Dry Eye Treatment With Restasis®
NCT01724892 othana001 Ph 4 completed Comparison the Effects of Dexamethasone and Loteprednol on Epithelial Healing
NCT01060072 results posted 577 Ph 3 completed Evaluation of Loteprednol Etabonate Versus Vehicle for the Treatment of Inflammation and Pain Following Cataract Surgery
NCT01010633 results posted 576 Ph 3 completed Loteprednol Etabonate Versus Vehicle for the Treatment of Inflammation and Pain Following Cataract Surgery
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Trial Timeline

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

Green lines in the timeline show ORIG and Efficacy approvals - the clinically meaningful milestones.

LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE is indicated for the treatment of Inflammatory Conditions; Allergic Conjunctivitis; Superficial Punctate Keratitis; Herpes Zoster Keratitis; Iritis; Cyclitis; Infective Conjunctivitis; Anterior Uveitis; Post-Operative Inflammation.

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Data Sources

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