Careprost Plus Eye Drop
Bimatoprost (0.3mg/ml) + Timolol (5mg/ml)
by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
bottle of 3 ml
About this medicine
Careprost Plus Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines used to treat pressure in the eyes (ocular hypertension) and glaucoma. It works by decreasing the pressure of fluid in the eye (aqueous humor), which helps in lowering the increased eye pressure. Careprost Plus Eye Drop is to be used only in the affected eye in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Check the label thoroughly for directions before use. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. The most common side effects include burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. If these side effects persist for a longer duration, inform your doctor. In case by accident, this medicine goes into your ears, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with plenty of water. Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients of this medicine. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery after the use of this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.
Uses
- Treatment of Glaucoma
- Treatment of Ocular hypertension
Benefits
In treatment of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve which is essential for proper vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in the eye. Careprost Plus Eye Drop is used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye. This helps prevent complications of glaucoma such as blindness and improves the vision. This medicine may be used alone or with other eye drops. Glaucoma cannot be prevented. Frequent monitoring, regular checkups can help detect the disease in its early stages.
How it works
Careprost Plus Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Bimatoprost and Timolol.\tBimatoprost is a prostaglandin analogue while Timolol is a beta blocker. They work by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.
How to use
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
Common side effects
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
- Blurred vision
Safety advice
- AlcoholNONE
- No interaction found/established
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Careprost Plus Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Careprost Plus Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Careprost Plus Eye Drop alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneyNONE
- No interaction found/established
- LiverNONE
- No interaction found/established
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Careprost Plus Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick facts
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Ophthal
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
- Salt composition
- Bimatoprost (0.3mg/ml) + Timolol (5mg/ml)
- Pack
- bottle of 3 ml
- Dosage form
- Drops
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.