ALREX vs CORTONE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ALREX and CORTONE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ALREX	CORTONE
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$19.51 /mL	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE	CORTISONE ACETATE
Manufacturer	Bausch and Lomb	Merck
Dosage forms	Drops	Injectable, Tablet
Drug class	Corticosteroid	Corticosteroid
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Viral Conjunctivitis	Adrenal Insufficiency, Asthma, Berylliosis

alrex cortone

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$19.51 /mL

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Type

Active ingredient

LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE

CORTISONE ACETATE

Manufacturer

Bausch and Lomb

Merck

Dosage forms

Drops

Injectable, Tablet

Drug class

Corticosteroid

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Viral Conjunctivitis

Adrenal Insufficiency, Asthma, Berylliosis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Alrex and Cortone?

Alrex contains Loteprednol Etabonate, while Cortone contains Cortisone Acetate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.