CORTONE vs LOTEMAX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

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

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

cortone lotemax

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

$19.51 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

CORTISONE ACETATE

LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE

Manufacturer

Merck

Bausch and Lomb

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Topical, Drops

Drug class

Corticosteroid

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Adrenal Insufficiency, Asthma, Berylliosis

Allergic Conjunctivitis, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Viral Conjunctivitis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Cortone and Lotemax?

Cortone contains Cortisone Acetate, while Lotemax contains Loteprednol Etabonate — 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.