Description

Ganforte Eye Drop is a combination medication used to reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Prescription

• Prescription-only medication (POM)

Dosage

•  Adults: 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.

Therapeutic Category

• Antiglaucoma, Prostaglandin analog + Beta blocker

Active Ingredients/Composition

• Bimatoprost 0.03% (prostaglandin analog)
•  Timolol maleate 0.5% (beta blocker)

Variant

• Ganfort 0.3mg/mL + 5mg/mL, Bimatoprost 0.03% single-ingredient eye drop

Consume Type

• Ophthalmic solution (eye drop)

Directions/Usage

• Wash hands before use.
•  Tilt head back and pull lower eyelid down.
• Gently squeeze 1 drop into the eye.
• Release lower eyelid and close eye for 2-3 minutes.

Common Side Effects

•  Eye redness
•  Eye irritation
•  Blurred vision
•  Dry eye
•  Allergic reactions (rare)

Package Type

• 3mL or 6mL bottle with dropper tip

Storage Advice

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

Safety Advice

•  Use as directed.
•  If you have any underlying medical conditions or are taking other medications, consult your doctor before using Ganforte Eye Drop.

Product Substitutes

•  Other antiglaucoma medications (e.g., latanoprost, travoprost)
•  Other prostaglandin analogs (e.g., bimatoprost single-ingredient eye drop)

Manufacturer/Marketer

•  Name: Allergan Pharmaceuticals

Country of Origin

•  Ireland