Xalacom Eye Drop 2.5 ml

Medicine Information

About Xalacom Eye Drop:

Xalacom Eye Drop is an ophthalmic solution, indicated to lower eye pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Each ml of Xalacom Eye Drop contains Latanoprost 50 mcg and Timolol maleate equivalent to Timolol 5 mg.

Latanoprost is a synthetic analogue of prostaglandin. It reduces eye pressure by increasing the natural outflow of fluid from inside the eye.

Timolol belongs to a class of beta-blocker and acts by decreasing the fluid production in the eye which leads to a reduction of eye pressure.

Use of Xalacom Eye Drop:

Xalacom Eye Drop is prescribed to reduce eye pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Usage Direction of Xalacom Eye Drop:

• Xalacom Eye Drop is intended for topical administration on the eye, in a dose and direction as prescribed by the physician.
• Do not skip or stop the medicine without the physician’s advice.
• Do not use more than the prescribed quantity.

Precaution & Related information of Xalacom Eye Drop:

• If patients are allergic to any of the ingredients in Xalacom Eye Drop, inform the physician immediately.  
• If irritation persists or increases discontinue use and consult with physician.
• Consult with the physician if patients have a respiratory disease such as asthma, have a history of asthma, or have a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (severe lung disease which may cause wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, and/or long-standing cough).
• Inform the physician if patients have disturbances of heart rate such as slow heartbeat, have certain heart diseases or conditions - symptoms can include chest pain or tightness, breathlessness or choking, heart failure, and low blood pressure (hypotension).
• Consult with a physician if patients have problems with blood pressure or thyroid function, patients have poor blood circulation disease, or have diabetes.
• Inform the physician if patients have muscle weakness or have been diagnosed as having myasthenia gravis.
• Consult with the physician if patients have herpes simplex keratitis (inflammation of the cornea caused by the herpes simplex virus), patient eyes are sensitive to light, and patients have kidney or liver disease.
• If found any other complications, inform the physician immediately.
• The physician should be aware of the concomitant use of Xalacom Eye Drop with any other medication.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to any surface as this may contaminate solution.
• Use the solution within one month after opening the container.
• Xalacom Eye Drop is not recommended for use in children.
• Consult with the physician if patients are pregnant, or planning a pregnancy.
• Consult with the physician if patients are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed.
• Not for injection.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Storage condition of Xalacom Eye Drop:

Store at 2°-8°C. Protect from light. Once opened the container may be stored at room temperature up to 25°C.