Specification | |
US Brand Name | Xalatan Eye Drops |
Strength | 2.5ml (0.005%) |
Generic Name | Latanoprost + Benzalkonium Chloride |
Manufacturer | Cipla, India |
Pharmaceutical Form | Eye Drop/s |
9 PM
Eye Drop 2.5ml
9 PM Eye Drops are used for treating high pressure in the eyes
caused due to glaucoma and hypertension. The eye drops help control the level
of fluid in the eyes whilst lowering down the eye pressure.
How it works?
9 PM Eye Drops are usually prescribed in the case of glaucoma
and high IOP and brings down the high fluid amount in eyes which if untreated
might even lead to blindness. These eye drops also work as an antiseptic
preventing any kind of eye infection from occurring.
Important information
about Medicine
Latanoprost and Benzalkonium Chloride is the combination present
in these eye drops. These eye drops are usually prescribed in the condition of
high ocular pressure.
Dosage information
The doctor would set the dosage considering some important
factors such as condition of the patient, amount of fluid and overall response
to other drugs. Always remember, do not make any changes to the dosage
prescribed by the doctor as this could aggravate the condition.
Strengths available
9 PM Eye Drops are available in the strength combination of
2.5ml on our website
What if you miss a dose?
In order to ensure that not even a single dose of 9 PM Eye Drops
is missed, try and administer these at the same time daily. However, if you
miss on the dose you can take it as soon as you remember.
What if you overdose?
Although the chances of overdose are minimal, make sure that you
do not modify the dosage prescribed by the doctor. In case, you overdose, seek
immediate medical assistance without a fail.
Things to be taken care
of
9 PM Eye Drops should not be administered while wearing contact
lenses. Make sure that you read the label carefully and follow the instructions
precisely. Wash your hands before administering the dose and do not touch the
tip of the dropper.
Side Effects
9 PM Eye Drops might lead to several minor to moderate to major
side effects, including blurred vision, dry eyes, headache, nausea, swelling or
redness in the eye, sensitivity to light, crusting of your eyes or eye lids,
fever and chills. Seek immediate medical assistance from your health care provider
in case any of these signs and symptoms is noticed.
Interaction
with other drugs
The constituents present in 9 PM Eye Drops might cause
interactions with other drugs so make sure that you inform your doctor about
the medicines you are taking or have taken in the recent past. Make sure that
you do not start or stop any medicine while taking 9 PM Eye Drops as this might
also lead to interactions. Do not use any other eye drops with these without
talking to your doctor.