Brand name: Xalatan TM
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Active ingredients: latanoprost
What it is used for
Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension who are intolerant or insufficiently responsive to another intraocular pressure lowering medication. INDICATIONS AS AT 4 FEBRUARY 2003: Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Ophthalmic.
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
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 liquid
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
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.
Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)
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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