Brand name: Latanoprost/Timolol 0.05/5 (Apotex) TM
Active ingredients: latanoprost + timolol
What it is used for
Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension who are insufficiently responsive to beta-blockers, prostaglandins or other intraocular pressure lowering medications. Latanoprost/Timolol eye drops should not be used to initiate therapy.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Ophthalmic.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Protect from Light
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Clear colourless solution, white translucent LDPE bottle, with white translucent LDPE dropper, light yellow opaque HDPE cap with sealing tape
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient latanoprost + timolol
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems