Tafluprost Santen
Tafluprost Santen eye drops lower eye pressure when it's too high due to glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Form
silmätipat, liuos, kerta-annospakkaus
Strength
15 mikrog/ml
Active Ingredient
Tafluprost
Manufacturer
Santen Oy
How to Use
Dosage
1 drop once daily in the evening.
Method
Administer one drop into your eye(s) once daily in the evening. Wash your hands first. Close your eye and press the inner corner for one minute after applying the drop.
Important
Do not use more than 1 drop per day or more often than your doctor prescribed.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •headache
- •itchy eyes
- •eye irritation
- •eye pain
- •red eyes
- •changes in the appearance of eyelashes (length, thickness, number)
- •dry eyes
- •feeling of something in the eye
- •red eyelids
- •small inflamed areas on the eye surface
- •sensitivity to light
- •watery eyes
- •blurred vision
- •decreased sharpness of vision
- •change in iris color (the colored part of the eye, may be permanent)
RARE
- •skin discoloration around the eyes
- •swollen eyelids
- •tired eyes
- •swelling of the eye surface
- •eye discharge
- •eyelid inflammation
- •uncomfortable feeling in the eye
- •allergic reactions in the eye
- •inflammation inside the eye (iritis, uveitis)
- •eyes appear sunken
- •vision worsening due to swelling in the retina (macular edema)
- •worsening of asthma
- •shortness of breath
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to tafluprost or any other ingredients.
- This medicine can change the length, thickness, color, and number of your eyelashes, and may cause hair growth on your eyelids.
- The skin around your eyes may darken. Wipe away any excess solution from your skin.
- The colored part of your eye (iris) may permanently change color.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver, asthma, or other eye problems.
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- Use contraception if you can become pregnant. Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- If your vision blurs after applying the drops, do not drive or use machines until your vision is clear.
- Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, as eye pressure may increase and permanently damage your eye.
- Wait at least 5 minutes if you are using other eye medicines.
- Not recommended for children or adolescents under 18 years of age.