(la TAN oh prost) Brand: Xalatan, Xalatan Multi-Pack
• Do not use this medicine while wearing contact lenses. Latanoprost ophthalmic may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using latanoprost ophthalmic till putting your contact lenses in.
• Latanoprost ophthalmic may reason a gradual change in the color of your eyes or eyelids and lashes, as well as heighten growth or thickness of your eyelashes. These color changes, generally an magnify in brown pigment, occur slowly and you may not announcement them for months or years. Color changes may be permanent even after your treatment ends, and may occur only in the eye being treated. This could result in a cosmetic difference in eye or eyelash color from one eye to the other.
• Do not let the tip of the dropper to touch any surface, including your eyes or hands. If the dropper becomes contaminated it could reason an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious hurt to the eye.
• After using this medicine, wait at least 5 minutes till using any another eye drops that your doctor has prescribed.
• Latanoprost reduces pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye.
• Latanoprost ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat determined types of glaucoma and another causes of tall pressure internal the eye.
• Latanoprost ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to latanoprost.
• To create certain you can safely use latanoprost ophthalmic, speak your doctor if you have swelling or infection of your eye.
• Latanoprost ophthalmic may reason a gradual change in the color of your eyes or eyelids and lashes, as well as heighten growth or thickness of your eyelashes. These color changes, generally an magnify in brown pigment, occur slowly and you may not announcement them for months or years. Color changes may be permanent even after your treatment ends, and may occur only in the eye being treated. This could result in a cosmetic difference in eye or eyelash color from one eye to the other.
• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether latanoprost ophthalmic will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
• It is not known whether latanoprost passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Do not use this medicine while wearing contact lenses. Latanoprost ophthalmic may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using latanoprost ophthalmic till putting your contact lenses in.
• Use exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
• Wash your hands till using the eye drops.
• To apply the eye drops:
· Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to make a little pocket. Keep the dropper above the eye with the tip down. Look up and away from the dropper as you squeeze out a drop, then close your eye.
· Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed.
· Gently press your finger to the internal corner of the eye (near your nose) for about 1 minute to hold the liquid from draining into your tear duct.
· If you use more than one drop in the same eye, wait about 5 minutes till putting in the following drop.
· Wait at least 10 minutes till using any another eye drops that your doctor has prescribed.
• Do not let the tip of the dropper to touch any surface, including your eyes or hands. If the dropper becomes contaminated it could reason an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious hurt to the eye.
• Speak your doctor right away if you have any eye injury or infection, or if you need to have any type of surgery, especially eye surgery.
• Do not use the eye drops if the liquid changes colors or has particles in it.
• Store an unopened bottle of latanoprost eye drops in a refrigerator.
• Once you have opened and begun using the drops, you may store them at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and easy. Hold the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
• Do not use the eye drops if it has been longer than 6 weeks since you first opened the bottle. If you still need to use the medicine, call your doctor for a new prescription.
• If you forget to use the eye drops, skip the missed doze and use the medication at the following regularly scheduled time. Do not use extra medication to create up the missed dose.
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• Avoid using too many of this medicine, which can actually create it smaller effective in lowering the pressure internal the eye.
• Do not use another eye medications unless your doctor tells you to.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using latanoprost ophthalmic and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
· redness, swelling, itching, or pain in or near your eye;
· oozing or discharge from your eye;
· heighten sensitivity to light;
· vision changes; or
· chest pain.
• Smaller serious side effects may include:
· cool symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat;
· headache, dizziness;
· mild eye discomfort;
· blurred vision;
· feeling like something is in your eye;
· dry or watery eyes; or
· stinging or burning of the eyes after using the drops.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• There may be another drugs that can interact with latanoprost ophthalmic. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about latanoprost ophthalmic.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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