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Safety Advices
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Xalacom may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Xalacom is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE
Xalacom may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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Medicine Overview of Xalacom 2.5ml Eye Drop
Introduction
Xalacom has a combination of medicines that is used to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It decreases the fluid (aqueous humor) production in the eye which relieves the pressure in the eye. Xalacom 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. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening....
... Show moreUses of Xalacom
- Glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
Side effects of Xalacom
Common
- Eye pain
- Foreign body sensation in eyes
- Stinging sensation
- Itching
- Irritation
- Darkening of eyelashes
How to use Xalacom
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 dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
How Xalacom works
Xalacom is a combination of two medicines: Timolol and Latanoprost. Timolol is a beta blocker while Latanoprost is a prostaglandin analogue while. They work by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.