Description:

Lavimol 10ml Eye Drops (also labeled as Lavimol Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution USP 0.5%) is a topical beta-blocker eye drop used to reduce elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension, or secondary glaucoma. It lowers eye pressure by decreasing the production of aqueous humor in the eye, helping prevent optic nerve damage and vision loss associated with these conditions.

Prescription:

• Yes

Therapeutic Category:

• Antiglaucoma Agent / Beta-Blocker Ophthalmic

Active Ingredients/Composition:

• Timolol Maleate USP equivalent to Timolol 0.5% w/v (5 mg/ml timolol base). Preservative: Benzalkonium chloride solution USP/NF 0.02% v/v. Sterile aqueous base q.s. (includes typical excipients for ophthalmic solutions like buffers and stabilizers).

Variant:

• Standard 0.5% w/v ophthalmic solution (10 ml bottle); available in white HDPE dropper bottle with nozzle and ring cap (no major strength variants noted for Lavimol; 0.25% timolol exists in other brands but not this one).

Consume Type:

• Topical (ophthalmic – instilled into the eye)

Directions/Usage:

• Instill 1 drop of the 0.5% solution into the affected eye(s) twice daily (approximately every 12 hours). If used with other topical eye medications, administer at least 5–10 minutes apart. Tilt head back, pull lower eyelid down, apply drop without touching eye or dropper tip (to avoid contamination), close eye gently for 1–2 minutes, and press inner corner to reduce systemic absorption. Remove contact lenses before use (wait 15 minutes before reinserting). Follow doctor’s exact prescription; regular monitoring of IOP required.

Common Side Effects:

• Local: burning/stinging, blurred vision, foreign body sensation, itching, redness, tearing, dry eyes, or eyelid irritation. Systemic (from absorption): fatigue, dizziness, headache, bradycardia (slow heart rate), hypotension, bronchospasm (in asthmatics), or depression. Less common: conjunctivitis, keratitis, or allergic reactions (rash/swelling).

Package Type:

• 10 ml white HDPE plastic dropper bottle with nozzle and ring cap

Storage Advice:

• Store below 25–30°C in a cool, dry place, protected from light. Do not freeze. Discard 28 days after first opening (or as per label). Keep tightly closed and out of reach of children.

Safety Advice:

• Prescription only; use under ophthalmologist supervision. Contraindicated in bronchial asthma/COPD, sinus bradycardia, AV block, cardiogenic shock, or hypersensitivity to timolol/sulfonamides. Caution in diabetes (masks hypoglycemia), heart failure, renal/hepatic impairment, or contact lens wearers. Systemic absorption possible—monitor heart rate/BP. Report severe eye pain, vision changes, wheezing, slow pulse, or fatigue immediately. Avoid in pregnancy/breastfeeding without medical advice (potential fetal harm). Not for children without specialist guidance.

Product Substitutes:

• Timolol Maleate 0.5% Eye Drops (generic, various brands)
• Timoptol / Timoptic 0.5% Eye Drops
• Other timolol 0.5% ophthalmic solutions (e.g., Betimol, Istalol generics)
• Local Ghana brands like Timol, Lutimol, Exetomol, or Timolex (similar timolol 0.5% drops)
• Fixed combinations like Cosopt (dorzolamide + timolol) for enhanced IOP control

Manufacturer/Marketer:

• Lavina Pharma Pvt. Ltd.

Country of Origin:

• India