This medication is used for treatment of high pressure in the eye (glaucoma, open-angle type) which helps prevent blindness. This medicine is not recommended for children less than two years of age.

Please store this medicine at room temperature (20-25 Celsius) or low temperature (below 10 C) depending on the medicine type and manufacturer. Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.

You may be asked to wear sun glasses or avoid sun exposure for some time following cataract surgery. For further guidance, consult your healthcare provider.

You may be required to close your eyes for 10-15 after using this medicine so tasks like driving should be avoided immediately after use. Rarely does this medicine cause vision changes.

This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. Consult your healthcare provider before use of this medicine. The effects of this medicine on lactating mothers are unknown. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.

This medicine is mostly available as eye drops. The dosage is dependent on the age, condition and its severity. This medicine is not recommended for children. Make sure you remove your contact lenses (if wearing any) before using this medicine.

Following are the side effects: • Drowsiness • Upset stomach • Difficulty breathing (rare) • Headache

Following are the precautions: • Avoid tasks requiring alertness immediately after taking this medicine • Patients with heart problems must be cautious • Patients with liver and kidney problems must be cautious • Wait 15 minutes before wearing contact lenses after using this medicine • Patients with low blood pressure must be cautious

This medicine should be used cautiously in pregnant women. This medicine is contraindicated in nursing females.

Yes, you may wear lenses. However, make sure to take them off before using the medicine and wait 15 minutes before wearing them again.