Lotemax (loteprednol) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for inflammation in the eye in adults and some children. Lotemax comes as eye drops, eye ointment, and gel eye drops. The dosage can vary.

This medication is used to treat bacterial eye infections (such as conjunctivitis). It belongs to a class of drugs known as sulfa antibiotics. Sulfacetamide works by stopping the growth of bacteria.