Alomide
(lodoxamide)
Treats irritated eyes.
Our bottom line
Alomide (lodoxamide) is good at treating the irritation of your eye causes by allergies. It can initially cause eye swelling and burning, but these effects should stop over time.
- Drug class: Ophthalmic
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Upsides
- Alomide (lodoxamide) is effective at treating swelling of the eye.
- It is usually well tolerated and most people will only experience mild and temporary side effects like burning and stinging in the eyes.
- Since you apply Alomide (lodoxamide) directly to the eye(s), there are minimal systemic side effects.
- There are no dose adjustments required if you have kidney or liver problems.
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Download Fact SheetDownsides
- Alomide (lodoxamide) usually has to be administered 4 times a day and may have to be used for up to 3 months before having full effect.
- It isn't available as a cheaper, generic form compared to alternatives.
- Shouldn't be used in children less than 2 years of age.
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Download Fact SheetAlomide (lodoxamide) works to stabilize your mast cells which are involved in the allergic reaction response. This results in prevention and control of allergic symptoms.
- Drug class: Ophthalmic
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: No lower cost generic available
Used for
- Allergy-related itchy eyes
Dosage forms
- Eye drops
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What to expect when you take Alomide (lodoxamide) for Allergy-related itchy eyes
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- Effectiveness
- Starts to kick inFull effects
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- Possible side effects
- Eye burning
- Eye stinging
- Discomfort upon administration
- Eye itching
- Eye redness
- Eye dryness
Side effect rates for Alomide (lodoxamide)
- Eye burning15%15%
- Eye stinging15%15%
- Discomfort upon administration15%15%
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Risks and Warnings for Alomide (lodoxamide)
Skip risks section. Skip to common concerns section.Only use Alomide (lodoxamide) for treating your condition in the eyes. Don't use it for other parts of your body.
Common concerns from people taking Alomide (lodoxamide)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- There are no dose adjustments required if you have kidney or liver problems.