Description

Eye drops for treating glaucoma and ocular hypertension.

Prescription

• Prescription-only medicine (POM)

Dosage

•  Adults: 1 drop in affected eye(s), twice a day

Therapeutic Category

• Beta-blocker, Antiglaucoma

Active Ingredients/Composition

• Timolol maleate 0.5% (5mg/mL)

Variant

• Epitimol Eye Drops

Consume Type

• Ophthalmic administration (instilling drops into eye(s))

Directions/Usage

•  Tilt head back and pull lower eyelid down.
•  Instill drops into eye(s).
•  Release lower eyelid and blink.

Common Side Effects

•  Eye irritation
•  Burning sensation
•  Redness
•  Itching
•  Allergic reactions (rare)
•  Systemic effects (e.g., low blood pressure, slow heart rate)

Package Type

• Bottles of 5mL or 10mL with dropper

Storage Advice

•  Store at room temperature (15-30°C/59-86°F).
•  Protect from direct sunlight and heat sources.

Safety Advice

•  Use as directed.
•  Consult healthcare professional before use in patients with asthma, COPD, or heart disease.

Product Substitutes

•  Other beta-blocker eye drops (e.g., betaxolol, levobunolol)
•  Other antiglaucoma eye drops (e.g., latanoprost, travoprost)

Manufacturer/Marketer

•  Name: Various manufacturers (e.g., pharmaceutical companies)
•  Reputation: Reputable pharmaceutical companies

Country of Origin

•  Various (e.g., USA, UK, Canada)