Loatro Eye Drop
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Loatro Eye Drop is a medicine given to treat eye problems such as myopia where a child can see nearby objects clearly but has problems seeing distant objects.
Loatro Eye Drop should preferably be only used in the eye that is experiencing problems. The dose and duration depend upon the type and severity of the disease condition. So, stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor.
Always wash the hands thoroughly with soap and hot water before and after using Loatro Eye Drop. Doing so will help avoid the risk of any infection. For instilling the medicine, ask your child to lie down and look up and to the other side. Make sure your child remains still and calm while you are putting the medicine. Put the medicine drops in the lower eyelid, directed away from the nose. After this, ask your child to keep their eyes closed for some time so that the medicine doesn't spill out and gets absorbed properly.
Abstain your child from rubbing their eyes soon after putting the medicine as it can lead to redness or irritation. Your child should not wear any sort of contact lenses while on treatment with Loatro Eye Drop as this medicine can damage the lenses. Do not abruptly stop the medicine by yourself, even if your child starts to feel better. Continue the medicine until the prescribed course is complete. Consult your child’s doctor in case of any confusion.
This medicine may have some minor and temporary side effects such as blurry vision, photophobia, dreased tear production, eye irritation, and stinging in the eyes. These episodes should start receding after a few doses. However, if these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without any delay.
Narrate your child’s complete medical history to your child’s doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problems, skin disorders, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Loatro Eye Drop in children
- Treatment of Myopia
Benefits of Loatro Eye Drop for your child
In Treatment of Myopia
Myopia or nearsightedness is an eye disorder in which your child may have difficulty seeing distant objects but can see objects that are near clearly. Childhood myopia can be diagnosed at a very early age and can increase gradually from adolescence to adulthood. A low dose of Loatro Eye Drop, if started at an early age, can significantly slow down the progression of myopia, preventing the progression of near-sightedness in the future. Loatro Eye Drop helps treat myopia by relaxing the muscles, enabling the eyes to focus on distant objects.
Side effects of Loatro Eye Drop in children
Loatro Eye Drop does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Loatro
- Stinging sensation
- Decreased lacrimation
- Blurred vision
- Photophobia
How can I give Loatro Eye Drop to my child?
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
How Loatro Ophthalmic Solution works
Myopia in children commonly occurs due to a problem in their focus mechanism. Loatro Eye Drop belongs to a class of medicines called anticholinergic drugs. It works by relaxing particularly those eye muscles which enable the eyes to focus on distant objects.
Safety advice
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if I forget to give Loatro Eye Drop to my child?
Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give the double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
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Quick tips
- Use the eye drops only in the problematic eye unless your child’s doctor has suggested otherwise.
- Once opened, do not keep Loatro Eye Drop for more than 28 days at home. Discard the leftover medicine.
- To avoid contamination, do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, including the eyes, eyelids, or eyelashes.
- If your child is using more than one eye medicine, maintain a gap of few minutes between the two different medications.
- Adhere to the number of drops as suggested by your child’s doctor. Do not use more or less.
- Go for your child’s regular eye check-ups before and during the treatment.
- Only give Loatro Eye Drop to your child for their current problem. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Natural Alkaloids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Anticholinergics
Interaction with drugs
Taking Loatro with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Atropine may increase the side effects of Furazolidone.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.Doctor may monitor your blood sugar level.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is the best time to use Loatro Eye Drop?
Loatro Eye Drop can be given at any time of the day as prescribed by the doctor. However, it is best to use it just before your child retires to bed since Loatro Eye Drop can cause temporary blurring of vision.
My child is 10 years old and has blurred vision (myopia). Is Loatro Eye Drop the right choice?
Loatro Eye Drop is usually given to young children to prevent the progression of myopia. In older children, where myopia has already been progressed, Loatro Eye Drop is not known to have any beneficial effect. Therefore, in this case, avoid giving Loatro Eye Drop to your child and consult your child’s doctor.
What if I give too much of Loatro Eye Drop by mistake?
Excessive use of Loatro Eye Drop in children can cause anticholinergic effects (dry mouth), cardiovascular changes (fast heart rate, irregular heartbeat), and central nervous system effects (confusion, restlessness, hallucinations, convulsions). Therefore, it is advised not to give more than the recommended dose.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Loatro Eye Drop?
Loatro Eye Drop may interact with other medicines or eye drops. Check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child along with Loatro Eye Drop.
How to store Loatro Eye Drop at home?
Loatro Eye Drop is for external use only and should be stored out of the sight and reach of children. Keep Loatro Eye Drop upright at room temperature in a dry place away from light.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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