Xalacom TM
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Active ingredients: latanoprost + timolol, latanoprost, timolol
Brand name
(ARTG)
: XALACOM latanoprost 50 microgram/mL, timolol (as maleate) 5 mg/mL eye drops - solution bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
The 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. Xalacom should not be used to initiate therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Eye Drops, solution
- Ophthalmic
- Clear, colourless liquid
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 1 x 2.5 mL pack
- 3 x 2.5 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient 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
