Latanoprost Ophthalmic - Latanoprost Ophthalmic Solution Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Latanoprost Ophthalmic
• Xalatan
• lay-TAN-oh-prost

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose.
• Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Read Before Using Latanoprost Ophthalmic (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Latanoprost Ophthalmic Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you may use, especially of eye drops containing thimerosal preservative (consult your pharmacist).
• If such drops are used, wait 5 minutes after using latanoprost.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Usage Instructions

• One drop is placed in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.
• Avoid touching the dropper tip to your eye.
• This will help protect the bottle from becoming contaminated with bacteria.
• Pull the lower lid out forming a pouch and place one drop in the eye.
• Apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
• This will keep the medicine in the eye area longer.
• If more than one eye medication is being used, wait 5 minutes before using the next eye drop.
• The preservative in this product may be absorbed by contact lenses.
• Contact lenses should be removed before using this drug.
• Lenses may be reinserted 15 minutes after use of latanoprost.

Latanoprost Ophthalmic Storage Instructions

• Store unopened bottles in the refrigerator between 36 to 46 degrees F (2 to 8 degrees C).
• Once opened, the bottle may be stored at room temperature no higher than 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) for six weeks.
• Keep away from light and moisture.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

Possible Side Effects

• Blurred vision, burning and stinging, foreign body sensations, dry eye, lid crusting or discomfort can occur.
• Report these problems if they persist.
• Notify your doctor if any of the following occur.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used along with other medicines to treat glaucoma and other problems related to high pressure within the eye.