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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml is used to treat raised/increased pressure in the eye. It may lead to an illness called glaucoma. It is used alone or in combination with other drugs. It contains Bimatoprost and Timolol, which works by increasing the drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) from the eye and reducing eye pressure. Also, it works by decreasing the fluid production in the eye, as the increased pressure can lead to a disease called glaucoma. It may cause side effects such as eye pain, darkening of eyelashes, stinging sensation, irritation, foreign body sensation, change in the iris colour, itching, and burning sensation in the eye. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medicine, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using it.
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Allergan Healthcare India Pvt Ltd

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About Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml

Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml is used to treat raised /increased pressure in the eye. It may lead to an illness called glaucoma. Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml is used alone or in combination with other drugs. Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the optic nerve is damaged. This damaged nerve leads to an increase in eye pressure abnormally.

Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml contains Bimatoprost (prostaglandin analogue) and Timolol (beta-blocker), primarily used in treating ocular hypertension (high pressure of the eye). Bimatoprost works by increasing the drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) from the eye and reducing eye pressure. Timolol works by decreasing the fluid production in the eye, as the increased pressure can lead to a disease called glaucoma. If the pressure is too high, it can also lead to loss of sight. Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml should be put only in the infected eye, and contact with the normal eye should be avoided. 

Use Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml is only for use in eyes. You are advised to use Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. The most common side effects of Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml are eye pain, darkening of eyelashes, stinging sensation, irritation, foreign body sensation, change in the iris colour, itching, and burning sensation in the eye.  Most of these side effects of Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. 

Put Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. It would help if you did not stop taking Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml suddenly, as it may increase eye pressure. Do not take Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml if you are allergic to sulphonamides or beta-blockers or have severe kidney or liver disease. Check with your doctor before starting Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml if you have dry eyes and cornea problems. If you wear contact lenses or wear them, remove them before using Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml. Also, do not stop Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml abruptly, as it may lead to severe side effects. Do not take any other eye medication with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml, without consulting your doctor.

Uses of Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml

Treatment of Glaucoma, Ocular hypertension (increased eye pressure)

Directions for Use

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.• Tilt the head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and squeeze the prescribed number of drops. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.• Do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas to prevent contamination.• Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml is only for opthalmic use.

Medicinal Benefits

Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml is a combination drug containing 'ophthalmic medication,' used to treat raised /increased pressure in the eye. It contains Bimatoprost (prostaglandin analog) and Timolol (beta-blocker), primarily used in treating ocular hypertension (high pressure of the eye). Increased pressure is left untreated, it may lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure is too high, it can also lead to loss of sight. Bimatoprost works by increasing the drainage of aqueous humor (fluid in the eye) from the eye and reducing eye pressure. Timolol works by decreasing the production of fluid in the eye. 

How Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml Works

Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml contains Bimatoprost (prostaglandin analogue) and Timolol (beta-blocker), primarily used in treating ocular hypertension (high pressure of the eye). Bimatoprost works by increasing the drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) from the eye and reducing eye pressure. Timolol works by decreasing the fluid production in the eye, as the increased pressure can lead to a disease called glaucoma.

Storage

Keep Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml
  • Wash hands before touching eyes.
  • Apply a cold compress for relief.
  • Use lubricating eye drops.
  • Try over-the-counter decongestant or antihistamine drops.
  • Avoid contact lenses during redness.
  • Refrain from using mobile phones or laptops at a distance that is too close to your eyes.
  • See an ophthalmologist if symptoms worsen, hurt, or affect vision.
  • Applying a cold compress can soothe the inflamed portion and reduce itching.
  • Wear wraparound sunglasses to protect your eyes from wind, dust, and pollen.
  • Gently wash the eyelids using mild soap with lukewarm water to wash away dirt and bacteria.
  • Avoid rubbing the eyes or eyelids to prevent the inflammation.
  • Keep contact lenses clean and disinfected to avoid infection.
  • See a doctor again if changes in your vision or eye symptoms occur.
  • Follow a well-rounded diet packed with essential vitamins and proteins.
  • Maintain good eye hygiene and gently remove eye makeup.
  • Massage your eyelids gently to increase blood flow.
  • If you're concerned about unusual or excessive eyelash growth, seek advice from a dermatologist.
  • If you notice pigmentation around your eyes, especially after using a new medicine, consult your dermatologist. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the suspected medicine or recommend alternative medicine.
  • Always use a sunscreen with broad-spectrum protection on the face, particularly around the eyes, to prevent further darkening and worsening of pigmentation.
  • In some cases, your doctor may recommend topical medications based on your condition.
  • A dermatologist may recommend superficial chemical peels to exfoliate the skin and promote new cell growth based on the severity of pigmentation.
  • In certain cases, laser treatments may be used to target and break down melanin deposits, however only a qualified dermatologist should perform it.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • If you experience symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis like itching, redness, eyelid swelling and watery discharge as side effect of medicine, inform your doctor so that they may change dosage or prescribe alternative medicine.
  • Identify and avoid any environmental allergens.
  • Use artificial tears to lubricate your eyes and relieve irritation.
  • Apply a cool compress to your eyes to reduce itching and inflammation.
  • Avoid rubbing your eyes as it can worsen irritation.
  • Remove your contact lenses until your symptoms improve.
  • Keep your eyes moist and relaxed by blinking frequently.
  • Protect your eyes with foods rich in antioxidants, such as leafy greens, berries, etc.
  • Avoid glare by using an anti-glare screen.
  • Provide relaxation to the muscles of your eyes by gently massaging.
  • Sleep for sufficient hours as it will reduce the burden on your eyes and minimize fatigue.
  • Protect from UV rays to relax your eyes by wearing UV-protective sunglasses outside.
  • Get frequent eye exams and detect problems sooner.

What if I have taken an overdose of Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml

Do not use Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml in more doses or more often than prescribed. If you have any unusual signs or symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml if you are allergic or hypersensitive to Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml, other antibiotics, beta-blockers, sulfa drugs. Inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, especially eye medications, products that contain aspirin, and vitamins. If you have a kidney or liver problem, macular oedema, are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before starting Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml, dose adjustment may be required. If you are taking any other eye medication, please tell your doctor prior. If you wear contact lenses or wearing them, remove them before using Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml. Wash your hands properly before using Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml to avoid any infection.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml:
Taking Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml with theophylline, could make Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml less effective and enhance the effects of theophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml and theophylline together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremors, restlessness, uneven heartbeats, or difficulty breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of diltiazem with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking diltiazem with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml can lead to an interaction, however, it can be taken only if your doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms such as fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the hands and legs, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeats, or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololPirbuterol
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How does the drug interact with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of Pirbuterol with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml can decrease the action of both the medications, can increase the risk or severity of side effects including increased risk of asthma, breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking pirbuterol and Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of Clonidine and Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml together may lower the blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine and Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience headaches, slow heartbeat, dizziness, or feeling like you might pass out, contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of verapamil with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking verapamil and Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as fatigue, headache, fainting, swelling of the extremities, weight gain, shortness of breath, chest pain, increased or decreased heartbeat, or irregular heartbeat consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of Salmeterol with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml can decrease the action of both the medications, can increase the risk or severity of side effects including increased risk of asthma, breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking salmeterol and Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of aminophylline with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml can make Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml less effective and increase the effects of aminophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml can lead to an interaction, however, it can be taken only if a doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sleeplessness, restlessness, irregular heartbeats, or difficulty in breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml together with disopyramide can increase the effects of disopyramide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking disopyramide and Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, palpitations, slow or fast pulse, or irregular heartbeats, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TimololOlodaterol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml:
Co-administration of Olodaterol with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml can decrease the action of both the medications, can increase the risk or severity of side effects including increased risk of asthma, breathing problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking olodaterol and Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml:
Taking Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml with formoterol could reduce the benefits of both medications because they have opposite effects on the body.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking formoterol and Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml as it can make you dehydrated and affect the eye pressure.

  • Visit an optician regularly to monitor your eye pressure.

  • Try to include heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.

  • A diet including green and leafy vegetables, and fruits helps to lower eye pressure.

  • Do regular moderate exercise and appropriate rest is important for illness.

  • Fruits and vegetables which contain Vitamin A and C help to improve vision and recover from the disease.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHALMOLOGIC AGENTS
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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml. But intake of alcohol with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml may damage your liver. So intake of Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml should be avoided with Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml is a pregnancy Category C medicine. It may affect pregnant women or the fetus. Hence, the intake of Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml should be avoided if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may harm the baby.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml is excreted in human milk. But the amount of Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml absorbed by the nursing infant is unknown. So, it should not be taken while breastfeeding.

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Driving

Unsafe

Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml is known to cause blurry vision, so driving or operating any machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml is not recommended for children below the age of 18 years.

Have a query?

FAQs

Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml is used to treat glaucoma and ocular hypertension (increased eye pressure).

Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml is a combination drug containing ophthalmic medication‚ used to treat raised‚ /increased pressure in the eye. Bimatoprost‚ works by increasing the drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) from the eye and reducing eye pressure. Timolol works by decreasing the production of fluid in the eye. Collectively, both of them reduce the increased eye pressure.

Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml contains a preservative named benzalkonium chloride, which may be absorbed by the contact lenses and change the colour of contact lenses. So, please remove your lenses before putting Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml, and you can wear it 15 minutes after using Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml.

No, Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

Do not stop taking Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml, you may experience increased eye pressure. It can also lead to loss of sight. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.

Yes, Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml is known to cause eye irritation as it contains benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. If you have dry eyes or any cornea disorder, please your doctor before using Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml as a dose adjustment may be required.

No, Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml should not be used simultaneously with other eye medications. At least, a gap of 10-15 minutes should be there between using two eye medications.

Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml contains Bimatoprost (prostaglandin analogue) and Timolol (beta-blocker), primarily used in treating ocular hypertension (high pressure of the eye).

Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml can be used once a day, either in the morning or the evening. It's essential to use them at the same time each day to maintain consistent levels of the medication in your eyes. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding time and frequency.

It is generally recommended to limit or avoid alcohol consumption while using Timolol + Bimatoprost eye drops. This is because alcohol can increase the risk of low blood pressure and enhance the systemic absorption of timolol, potentially leading to systemic side effects. To be safe, it's best to consult your doctor for personalized advice on consuming alcohol while using this medication.

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. Do not use Ganfort Eye Drops 3 ml if you are pregnant unless your doctor recommends it.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No.3, Kasturba Road, Level 2, Prestige Obelisk, Bangalore – 560 001., KARNATAKA, INDIA
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