Latanoprost (Apotex) TM
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Active ingredients: latanoprost
Pack: Latanoprost (Apotex) 0.005% eye drops, 2.5 mL, bottle
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APOTEX-LATANOPROST latanoprost 50 microgram/mL eye drops bottleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Eye Drops
- Ophthalmic
- A clear, colourless solution.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Discard 4 weeks after opening
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Weeks.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 2.5 mL pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient latanoprost
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
