Bimatoprost : How to Use

Bimatoprost - Ophthalmic

Brand Names

Lumigan Bimatoprost *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Use this drug only as directed . Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your family doctor ordered.

If your family doctor ordered two various eye drops to be using together, wait at least 5 minutes between the times you apply the medication. This will help to keep the second drug from “washing out” the first one.

The preservative using in these eye drops may be absorbed by soft contact lenses and cause irritation of your eyes. Soft contact lenses must be taken out before you use bimatoprost eye drops. Lenses may be put back in the eyes 15 minutes after you have using the drug.

To use:

The bottle is only partially full to provide proper drop control.
First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the drug into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the drug to be absorbed by the eye.
Remove any excess solution around the eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch the eye.
Immediately after using the eye drops, wash your hands to remove any drug that may be on them.

To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye . Always keep the container tightly closed. Serious damage to the eye and possible loss of vision may result from using contaminated eye drops.

Dosage

The dose of bimatoprost will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of bimatoprost If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For ophthalmic - eye drops dosage form:
- For glaucoma or hypertension of the eye:
  - Adults Use 1 drop in the effected eye - s once a day in the evening.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Keep the drug from freezing.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you must dispose of any drug you do not use. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.