Alomide Side Effects
Generic name: lodoxamide ophthalmic
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 12, 2024.
Note: This document provides detailed information about Alomide Side Effects associated with lodoxamide ophthalmic. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Alomide.
Applies to lodoxamide ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution.
Precautions
If your symptoms do not improve or if your condition becomes worse, check with your doctor.
Side Effects of This Medicine
Common side effects of Alomide
Some side effects of lodoxamide ophthalmic may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common side effects
- burning or stinging (when medicine is applied)
Less common or rare side effects
- aching eyes
- crusting in corner of eye or on eyelid
- drowsiness or sleepiness
- dryness of nose or eyes
- feeling of heat in eye
- heat sensation on body
- nausea or stomach discomfort
- scales on eyelid or eyelash
- sneezing
- sticky feeling of eyes
- tired eyes
Serious side effects of Alomide
Along with its needed effects, lodoxamide ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Alomide) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking lodoxamide ophthalmic:
Less common side effects
- blurred vision
- feeling of something in eye, itching, discomfort, redness, tearing or discharge, or other eye or eyelid irritation (not present before you started using this medicine or becoming worse while you are using this medicine)
Rare side effects
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For healthcare professionals
Applies to lodoxamide ophthalmic: ophthalmic solution.
General adverse events
The most common ocular side effects reported were a burning sensation, stinging or discomfort following instillation.[Ref]
Ocular
- Very common (10% or more): Discomfort upon instillation (15%)
- Common (1% to 10%): Blurred vision, dryness, pruritus, increased lacrimation, hyperemia
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Eye pain, edema, asthenopia, corneal deposits, abnormal or foreign body sensation in eye, discharge, irritation, eyelid exfoliation, lid margin crusting
- Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Corneal erosion, scar, abrasion, epitheliopathy; anterior chamber cell, keratitis, blepharitis, allergy, visual impairment, eyelid edema, conjunctival disorder
- Very rare: Fatigue, warming sensation, keratopathy, keratitis, blepharitis, sticky sensation, corneal abrasion[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Nausea
- Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Abdominal discomfort[Ref]
Nervous system
- Common (1% to 10%): Headache
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Dizziness
- Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Somnolence, dysgeusia[Ref]
Respiratory
- Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Nasal dryness, sneezing[Ref]
Cardiovascular
- Frequency not reported: Palpitations[Ref]
Other
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Feeling hot[Ref]
References
1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information."
3. (2001) "Product Information. Alomide (lodoxamide ophthalmic)." Alcon Laboratories Inc
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Alomide side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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