Lodoxamide

The Basics

What is Lodoxamide?

Used to treat redness, burning, itching, and swelling of the eyes that is caused by allergic reactions.

Brand names for Lodoxamide

Alomide

How Lodoxamide is classified

Anti-Allergic Agents, Histamine Antagonists

Lodoxamide During Pregnancy

Lodoxamide pregnancy category

Category BNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.

What we know about taking Lodoxamide while pregnant

N/A

Taking Lodoxamide While Breastfeeding

What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Lodoxamide?

Although no published data exist on the use of lodoxamide during lactation, maternal milk levels are likely to be very low after the use eye drops. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Maternal / infant drug levels

Although no published data exist on the use of lodoxamide during lactation, maternal milk levels are likely to be very low after the use eye drops. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Possible effects of Lodoxamide on milk supply

Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.

Possible alternatives to Lodoxamide

None listed