Is Lotemax a Controlled Substance? No

No. Lotemax (loteprednol etabonate) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and loteprednol etabonate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.

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Schedule check

Schedule sources for Lotemax
Source	What it lists
FDA NDC directory	3 prescription listings from 1 labelers, none with a DEA schedule
DEA controlled substances list	loteprednol etabonate is not on the list

Lotemax NDC listings

NDC listings for Lotemax
NDC	Product	Form	Strength	Labeler	DEA schedule
24208-503	LOTEMAX	gel	5 mg/g	Bausch & Lomb Incorporated	None
24208-443	Lotemax	ointment	5 mg/g	Bausch & Lomb Incorporated	None
24208-299	LOTEMAX	suspension/ drops	5 mg/mL	Bausch & Lomb Incorporated	None

Questions

Is Lotemax a controlled substance?

No. Lotemax (loteprednol etabonate) is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and loteprednol etabonate is not on the DEA controlled substances list.

Is Lotemax a narcotic?

No. Lotemax (loteprednol etabonate) is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Corticosteroid.

Does this page cover state schedules?

No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.