Bimatol0.03%+0.5%
Ophthalmic Solution
Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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Show allAlcohol | No interaction found/established |
Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Bimatol may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing... View More |
Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Bimatol is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
Driving | UNSAFE Bimatol may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. |
Kidney | No interaction found/established |
Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Bimatol is a prescription medicine having a combination of medicines that is used for the treatment of pressure in the eyes (ocular hypertension) and gl... View More
Uses of Bimatol
- Glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
Side effects of Bimatol
- Eye pain
- Stinging sensation
- Foreign body sensation
- Itching
- Irritation
- Burning sensation in eye
- Darkening of eyelashes
- Change in color of iris
How to use Bimatol
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the ... View More
How Bimatol works
Bimatol is a combination of two medicines: Bimatoprost and Timolol. Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin analogue while Timolol is a beta blocker. They work b... View More
- You have been prescribed Bimatol to lower high pressure in the eye and reduce the risk of vision loss.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
- If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
- Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- It may temporarily cause your eyelashes to grow longer, darker, and thicker. This is not harmful.
- It may cause brown pigmentation of the eye when used long-term. This may be permanent but is not harmful.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Indication
Reduction of intra-ocular pressure in adult patients with, open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension
Adult Dose
Adult: Eye drop: The recommended dose is one drop in the affected eye(s) once-daily.
Child Dose
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Contraindication
It is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any ingredient of this formulation.
Precaution
The active substances Timolol/ Bimatoprost may be absorbed systemically. Due to the beta-adrenergic component, Timolol, the s... View More
Side Effect
26% Ocular hyperemia 5-10% Decreased visual acuity, eye discomfort, foreign body sensation, pain and pruritis
Interaction
There is a potential for bradycardia when ophthalmic beta-blockers solution is administered concomitantly with oral calcium channel blo... View More
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