Drugs / Loteprednol
last change Jul 2025 re-read 9 days ago

Loteprednol

also known as Lotemax

Other / unclassified

Developed for
bacterial conjunctivitis · blepharitis · keratitis · cataract
Investigated by
Adapt Produtos Oftalmológicos Ltda.

Trials 1

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PhaseRegistry idDatesIndicationSponsorStatusOutcome
Phase 31 trial
Phase 3 NCT01721694 Dec 2012 → Mar 2013 bacterial conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis Adapt Produtos Oftalmológicos Ltda. Withdrawn No outcome recorded
Comparator or background therapy5 trials
Phase 2 NCT07671222 Comparator Dec 2026 → Mar 2028 expected Sjogren syndrome, dry eye syndrome Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana Not yet recruiting No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT02974387 Comparator Apr → Aug 2017 — Dr Salouti Eye Research Center Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01456780 Comparator Aug 2011 → Mar 2013 blepharitis Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary Completed No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT01193504 Comparator Sep 2010 → Oct 2012 cataract Innovative Medical Unknown No outcome recorded
Phase 4 NCT00817557 Comparator Jan → Jun 2009 — Hom, Milton M., OD, FAAO Unknown No outcome recorded

News releases announcing trial results or a regulatory action · 3

DateIssuerRelease
2025-07-01 Lupin Limited Regulatory Lupin Receives Approval from U.S. FDA for Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Gel lupin.com ↗
Mumbai, Naples, July 1, 2025: Global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) today announced that it has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Gel, 0.38%.
2025-01-09 Lupin Limited Regulatory Lupin Receives Tentative Approval from U.S. FDA for Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Gel lupin.com ↗
2024-04-25 Lupin Limited Regulatory Lupin Receives Approval from U.S. FDA for Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Suspension, 0.5% lupin.com ↗

Evidence & citations 5 cited values

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FieldValueCited text
Known as Loteprednol “Randomized, Masked Comparison of Bromfenac and Besifloxacin BID With Either Prednisolone BID or Loteprednol 0.5% BID for Prevention of Retinal Thickening and CME Following...” NCT01193504 ↗
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NCT00817557 ↗

NCT01456780 ↗

NCT02974387 ↗

NCT07671222 ↗

NCT01721694 ↗

Known as Lotemax “Loteprednol (Lotemax)” NCT02974387 ↗
Action Inhibit “Loteprednol inhibits processes in the body that cause inflammation.” NCT01456780 ↗
Modality Other / unclassified “steroid agents” NCT02974387 ↗
Route Topical “Lotemax eye drops” NCT01193504 ↗