Xalatan eye drop ingredients
Xalatan eye drop contains the active substance "latanoprost", a prostaglandin analogue, which helps to drain aqueous humor and reduce high eye pressure.
Xalatan eye drop uses
Xalatan eye drop is used in:
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Reduce high eye pressure.
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Treatment of glaucoma (open-angle glaucoma).
Xalatan for eyelashes
Xalatan eye drop may help increase the growth and thickness of eyelashes, but it is mainly used to treat glaucoma.
Dosage and method of use
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The doctor's instructions should be followed in the way Xalatan eye drop is used.
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The usual dose is one drop per day in the affected eye.
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The drop should be used at the same time every day, preferably in the evening.
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Contact lenses must be removed before placing a Xalatan eye drop, and can be worn again 15 minutes after using the eye drop.
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Xalatan eye drop should be separated from any other eye drops of the eye by five minutes.
When does the Xalatan eye drop effect begin?
Xalatan eye drop begins to function within 3 - 4 hours after placement in the eye, and reaches the maximum effect within 8 - 12 hours.
How long does Xalatan drop last?
Xalatan eye drop can maintain eye pressure 24 hours.
Xalatan eye drops Side Effects
Xalatan eye drop may cause some side effects, such as:
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Blurred vision.
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Eye pain.
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Eye redness.
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Eye itching.
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Increase the growth and thickness of eyelashes and the growth of fine hair on the eyelids.
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Darkening of the skin around the eyelid.
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headache.
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Sensitivity to light.
Xalatan Contraindications
Xalatan drop is not used in case of hypersensitivity to its ingredients.
Warnings and precautions
A doctor should be consulted before using a Xalatan eye drop, especially in the case of:
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Severe asthma.
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Eye diseases.
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Pregnancy and lactation.
Preservation and storage of the drug
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Keep out of children's reach.
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Xalatan drop should be kept at a temperature of 2-8 degrees Celsius, away from light, before opening.
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After opening, Xalatan can be kept at room temperature of no more than 25 ° C.
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After opening, Xalatan can be kept at room temperature of no more than 25 ° C.
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The drop can be used after opening it only up to 4 weeks, disposing of any remaining solution afterwards.
