Alomide Side Effects

Generic name: lodoxamide ophthalmic

Note: This document contains side effect information about lodoxamide ophthalmic. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Alomide.

Some side effects of Alomide may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to lodoxamide ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking lodoxamide ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Alomide) hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using lodoxamide and call your doctor at once if you have severe burning or stinging when you apply the eye drops, or for long periods of time after using the drops.

Less serious side effects of lodoxamide ophthalmic may include:

• mild burning, stinging, or eye irritation;

• eye itching, watering, pain, or redness;

• blurred vision;

• dry eyes;

• swollen or puffy eye lids;

• feeling that something is in your eye; or

• crusting or drainage from your eyes.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to lodoxamide ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution

Ocular

Ocular side effects have included burning, discomfort, or stinging upon instillation in 15% of patients. Ocular itching/pruritus, blurred vision, dry eye, tearing, discharge, hyperemia, crystalline deposits and foreign body sensation have been reported in 1% to 5% of patients. Corneal erosion, scales on eyelids or eyelashes, eye pain, eye edema, eye swelling, warm sensation in the eye, ocular fatigue, chemosis, corneal abrasion, keratopathy, keratitis, blepharitis, sticky sensation, epitheliopathy, anterior chamber cells, allergy, and blepharitis have been reported in less than 1% of patients.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache (1.5%), and dizziness, somnolence, or heat sensation in less than 1% of patients.

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea and stomach discomfort in less than 1% of patients.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included sneezing and dry nose in less than 1% of patients.

Dermatologic

Dermatological side effects have included rash (<1%).

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