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How to Use

This drug must be shaken before each use.

To use: 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 and apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye with your finger for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to be absorbed by 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.

Use this drug only as directed by your family doctor. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your family doctor ordered. To do so may increase the risk of overdose being absorbed into the body and the risk of side effects.

If your family doctor ordered two various eye drops to be using together, wait at least 10 minutes between the times you apply the medication. This will help to keep the second drug from “washing out” the first one.

Dosage

• For ophthalmic dosage form - eye drops:
  • For glaucoma or hypertension of the eye:
    • Adults Use 1 drop in the eye three times a day.
    • 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 the 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.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.