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What are some over-the-counter eye drops like alrex (loteprednol)?

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Dr. Ilan Cohen answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

None: Alrex (loteprednol) is a steroid. No steroid is available over the counter as you should be following up with an eye doctor when using them. Alrex (loteprednol) is most commonly used for allergies. There are other allergy medications available over the counter (alaway, zaditor) but they do not work the same way as alrex (loteprednol).

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Answered 2/1/2020

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