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Latocom Eye Drop is used to treat ocular hypertension and glaucoma. It contains Latanoprost and Timolol which work by decreasing the fluid production in the eye, thereby lowering the pressure. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as burning or stinging sensation, itching, irritation, and pain. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type :

Ophthalmic

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Latocom Eye Drop

Latocom Eye Drop is a prescription eye drop used to lower high pressure inside the eye. It is primarily prescribed for people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, conditions where fluid buildup can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. By lowering this pressure, this medicine helps protect your eyesight.

For this medicine to work effectively, you must use it consistently every day, exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily. Because it is applied directly to the eye, food intake does not affect how it works. Making simple lifestyle adjustments, such as eating a diet rich in leafy greens and wearing protective eyewear, can also support your overall eye health during treatment.

While using Latocom Eye Drop, you may experience mild, temporary side effects such as eye redness, stinging, or a temporary change in eye color. Most of these symptoms are harmless, but if you experience severe eye pain, vision changes, or signs of an allergic reaction, stop using the drops and contact your doctor immediately.

Before starting Latocom Eye Drop, tell your doctor if you have a history of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or serious heart conditions like a slow heartbeat or heart failure. People with these respiratory or cardiovascular conditions should not take this medicine, as its ingredients can be absorbed into the bloodstream and worsen these issues.

Inform your doctor about all other medications you use, especially other blood pressure medicines or heart drugs, to avoid interactions that could excessively lower your blood pressure or heart rate. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine to ensure it is safe for your situation.

Uses of Latocom Eye Drop

Latocom Eye Drop is prescribed for the following conditions:

  • Open-Angle Glaucoma: Latocom Eye Drop helps lower the high pressure inside the eye that characterizes this chronic condition, protecting the optic nerve from damage and preventing progressive vision loss.
  • Ocular Hypertension: For individuals with higher-than-normal fluid pressure in the eye but no nerve damage yet, Latocom Eye Drop works to reduce this pressure and lower the risk of developing glaucoma.
     

Key Benefits

The following benefits highlight how Latocom Eye Drop helps manages the condition effectively while supporting overall eye health:

  • Reduction of Intraocular Pressure: It offers significant relief by targeting the root cause of eye pressure buildup.
  • Simplifies Treatment: By combining two active mechanisms into a single daily eye drop, it simplifies your treatment routine while providing robust, round-the-clock control over internal eye pressure.
  • Supports Long-Term Eye Health: This continuous control helps halt the progression of silent eye damage, preserving your field of vision and giving you peace of mind that your sight is being actively protected.
  • Better Treatment Compliance: It reduces the need to use multiple different bottles of eye drops throughout the day, making it much easier to stay consistent with your therapy.
     
Side effects of Latocom Eye Drop 10 ml
  • Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet full of vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids to help maintain eye health.
  • Wear UV-protecting sunglasses when you are outside or in bright light.
  • Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes it may increase irritation.
  • Seek medical care if you are experiencing extreme eye pain or discomfort.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
  • Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instill the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
  • Latocom Eye Drop is for ophthalmic use only.
  • Avoid touching the container tip to your eye or lids to prevent contamination.

How Latocom Eye Drop Works

Latocom Eye Drop contains two active ingredients that work in different, complementary ways to reduce the buildup of fluid (aqueous humour) inside the eye. When these two actions combine, they lower internal eye pressure much more effectively than either component could alone. Latanoprost: The first active component works by mimicking natural substances in the body to increase the outflow of fluid from the eye. It opens up the natural drainage pathways, allowing the fluid to flow out of the eye more freely. Timolol: The second active component acts as a beta-blocker, which works by reducing the actual production of fluid inside the eye. Together, by decreasing fluid production and increasing fluid drainage, they successfully restore a healthy, balanced pressure level within the eye.
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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Latocom Eye Drop may not interact with alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Latocom Eye Drop is not recommended for use in pregnant women as it may cause harmful effects to the unborn baby or fetus.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Latocom Eye Drop is not recommended for use in breastfeeding mothers as it may cause harmful effects to the nursing baby.

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Driving

Caution

Latocom Eye Drop may cause blurred vision, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Latocom Eye Drop is probably safe when used in patients with liver diseases.

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Kidney

Safe if prescribed

Latocom Eye Drop is probably safe when used in patients with kidney diseases.

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Children

Unsafe

Latocom Eye Drop is not recommended for children and adolescents below the age of 18 years.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Latocom Eye Drop. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Latocom Eye Drop in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Latocom Eye Drop

If you accidentally put too many drops in your eye, rinse your eye immediately with plenty of lukewarm water. If anyone accidentally swallows the eye drops, seek immediate medical attention, as internal absorption can cause serious heart or respiratory problems.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Elevate your head while sleeping: Keep your head slightly raised with an extra pillow. This can help lower internal eye pressure during the night.
  • Limit caffeine intake: Consuming large amounts of coffee, tea, or energy drinks can temporarily increase pressure inside your eyes. Moderate your intake.
  • Engage in safe, moderate exercise: Regular, low-impact exercise like walking or swimming can help reduce eye pressure. Avoid head-down yoga positions, heavy weightlifting, or exercises where you must hold your breath, as these can unsafely raise eye pressure.
  • Eat eye-healthy foods: Focus on a diet rich in dark, leafy greens (like spinach and kale), which contain antioxidants that support optic nerve health.
  • Protect your eyes from UV light: Wear high-quality sunglasses when outdoors, as high eye pressure can make your eyes more sensitive to sunlight and UV damage.
     
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Latocom Eye Drop to start to work: The effect of Latocom Eye Drop is observed within 1 hour of instillation. The time for which the effects of Latocom Eye Drop last: Latocom Eye Drop effect lasts for 6 to 8 hours.

What if you forget to take Latocom Eye Drop

If you miss a dose of Latocom Eye Drop, apply the missed drop as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose entirely and return to your regular routine. Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Storage

•Store unopened bottles in the refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C. •Do not freeze the medicine, and keep it away from direct light and heat sources.
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Drug Warnings

  • Remove Contact Lenses First: Remove contact lenses before applying Latanprost and timolol. Reinsert them after 15 minutes
  • Avoid Touching the Dropper Tip: To prevent bacterial contamination, never let the dropper tip touch your eye, eyelid, skin, or any other surface. Keep the cap on tight when not in use.
  • Check the Liquid Before Use: Ensure the eye drop solution is clear and colorless. Do not use the medicine if the liquid looks cloudy, discolored, or contains particles.
  • Space Out Other Eye Drops: If you use multiple ophthalmic medications, wait a minimum of 5 to 10 minutes between each eye drops.
  • Be Cautious When Driving: Do not drive or operate machinery until your vision is completely clear.
  • Monitor Your Heart and Breathing: Because this medicine can enter your bloodstream, seek medical advice if you experience slow heartbeat or breathing problems.
  • Paediatric Use: It is generally not recommended for children unless specifically prescribed and monitored by an eye specialist.
     

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Oral Betablocker: Taking Latocom Eye Drop along by mouth may cause a combined result that can be stronger than either medicine alone, excessively lowering your blood pressure or slowing your heart rate.
  • Calcium Channel Blockers and Digitalis: Combining these heart medications with Latocom Eye Drop can increase the risk of dangerously low blood pressure and severe heart rhythm abnormalities.
  • Other Eye Drops: Using similar classes of eye drops at the same time can interfere with how well Latocom Eye Drop works or significantly increase your risk of side effects.
     

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Latocom Eye Drop 10 ml:
Co-administration of salbutamol with latanoprost and timolol can increase the risk of narrowing of the airways.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking salbutamol with Latanoprost and timolol together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and high-pitched breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Latocom Eye Drop 10 ml:
Taking Timolol and Latanoprost 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 with Latanoprost and timolol 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.
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How does the drug interact with Latocom Eye Drop 10 ml:
Co-administration of Pirbuterol with Latanoprost and timolol can decrease the action of both the medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking pirbuterol and Latanoprost and timolol 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 Latocom Eye Drop 10 ml:
Co-administration of timolol and latanoprost together with disopyramide can increase the effects of disopyramide.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking disopyramide with Latanoprost and timolol 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.
How does the drug interact with Latocom Eye Drop 10 ml:
Co-administration of Ceritinib with Latanoprost and timolol can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Certinib with Latanoprost and timolol 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, lightheadedness, fainting, or irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Latocom Eye Drop 10 ml:
Taking Latanoprost and timolol with theophylline, could make timolol less effective and enhance the effects of theophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking timolol and Latanoprost with 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 Latocom Eye Drop 10 ml:
Co-administration of aminophylline with Latanoprost and timolol can make timolol less effective and increase the effects of aminophylline.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Aminophylline with Latanoprost and Timolol 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 Latocom Eye Drop 10 ml:
Co-administration of Clonidine with Latanoprost and Timolol together may lower the blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Clonidine with Latanoprost and Timolol, 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 Latocom Eye Drop 10 ml:
Co-administration of Salmeterol with Latanoprost and Timolol can decrease the action of both the medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking salmeterol with Latanoprost and timolol 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 Latocom Eye Drop 10 ml:
Taking Levosalbutamol with Latanoprost and Timolol may reduce the benefits of both medications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possibility of interaction when Levosalbutamol is taken with Latanoprost and Timolol, it can be taken if prescribed by your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No clinically significant food interactions are known with Latocom Eye Drop when used as directed.     
 

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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FAQs

Latocom Eye Drop is used to treat raised pressure in the eye in conditions such as ocular hypertension and glaucoma.
Latocom Eye Drop contains Latanoprost and Timolol. Latanoprost works by increasing the natural flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream, thereby decreasing the pressure inside the eye. Timolol works by decreasing the production of fluid in the eye, thereby lowering the pressure in the eye.
The common side-effects of Latocom Eye Drop are burning or stinging sensation, itching, irritation, and pain at the application site. These side-effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Latocom Eye Drop may cause temporary blurred vision or vision impairment. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.
Latocom Eye Drop contains benzalkonium chloride (a preservative) which may cause eye irritation. It is absorbed by the contact lenses and changes the color of the contact lenses. So, it is advised to remove your lenses before using Latocom Eye Drop and wear them back 15 minutes after using Latocom Eye Drop.
Latocom Eye Drop should not be used simultaneously with other eye medications. However, if prescribed, you should at least maintain an interval of 10-15 minutes between the two eye medications.
Yes, Latocom Eye Drop can cause a gradual, permanent increase in the brown pigment of your eye (iris), making your eye colour darker, especially if you have mixed-colour eyes (like blue-brown or green-brown). This change is usually harmless but permanent. Talk to your doctor if you notice any changes in your eye colour.
Mild, temporary stinging or burning immediately after applying the drops is common and usually passes within a couple of minutes. However, if the stinging is severe, worsens over time, or is accompanied by eye pain or redness, stop using the drops and contact your healthcare provider.
No, you should never stop using Latocom Eye Drop suddenly without your doctor's explicit instructions. This medicine controls high eye pressure but does not cure the underlying condition; stopping it can cause your eye pressure to spike rapidly, risking vision loss. Talk to your doctor before making any changes.
Yes, because a small amount of the medicine can be absorbed into your bloodstream through your tear ducts, it can occasionally affect your heart rate or breathing, particularly if you have asthma or heart disease. Always apply pressure to the inner corner of your eye after dropping to minimise this absorption. Talk to your doctor if you experience wheezing or a slow pulse.
Unopened bottles of Latocom Eye Drop must be stored in the refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C. Once you open a bottle, you can keep it at room temperature (up to 25°C) for up to 4 weeks, but make sure it does not freeze or get exposed to high heat. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you need more storage advice.
Latocom Eye Drop is generally not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless your doctor decides the benefits clearly outweigh the risks, as the active ingredients can pass into breast milk and cross the placenta. Your doctor will help you evaluate the safest options for you and your baby. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
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