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Xalatan 0.005% Eye Drop 2.5 ml, Pack of 1 EYE DROPS
Xalatan 0.005% Eye Drop 2.5 ml, Pack of 1 EYE DROPS
Xalatan 0.005% Eye Drop 2.5 ml, Pack of 1 EYE DROPS
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Composition :

LATANOPROST-0.005%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Pfizer Ltd

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Xalatan Eye Drop

Xalatan Eye Drop belongs to the class of ophthalmic medications indicated to lower the intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes damage to the optic nerve, resulting in reduced vision. Ocular hypertension is increased pressure in the eye due to poor drainage of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye that maintains normal pressure by its continuous flow).

Xalatan Eye Drop contains Latanoprost, which works by increasing the natural flow of aqueous humour. This lowers the pressure within your eye and stops your sight from worsening.

Xalatan Eye Drop is for ophthalmic use only. You are advised to use Xalatan Eye Drop for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. In some cases, you may experience changes in your eye colour, blurred vision, changes in the thickness, length, or colour of your eyelashes, irritation, and dry eyes. Most of these side effects of Xalatan Eye Drop are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any ingredients in Xalatan Eye Drop . Avoid contact of the dropper tip with your eyes or fingers to prevent contamination. Check with your doctor before starting Xalatan Eye Drop if you have dry eyes, cornea problems, asthma, kidney or liver disease. Also, do not stop Xalatan Eye Drop abruptly, as it may lead to severe side effects. Do not take any other eye medication with Xalatan Eye Drop without consulting your doctor. If you are using two eye medications, never use them together; maintain a gap of at least 5 minutes.

Uses of Xalatan Eye Drop

Xalatan Eye Drop is used in the treatment of eye conditions involving elevated intraocular pressure. The detailed uses of Xalatan Eye Drop are as follows:
• Treatment of open-angle glaucoma: Lowers intraocular pressure to prevent optic nerve damage and visual loss.
• Management of ocular hypertension: Lowers high pressure inside the eye, reducing the chance of developing glaucoma.
• Prevention of glaucoma progression: Maintains normal eye pressure, which slows the progression of the disease.
• Improves fluid drainage in the eye: Increases the outflow of aqueous humor, the natural fluid inside the eye.
• Preserves visual function: Reduces the risk of long-term vision impairment caused by high intraocular pressure.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
  • Tilt the head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and instil the advised number of drops into the eye.
  • Do not touch the tip of the dropper as it may contaminate the solution.

Medicinal Benefits

Xalatan Eye Drop contains Latanoprost, which belongs to a class of medications known as prostaglandin inhibitors. Xalatan Eye Drop is used alone or in combination with other drugs to lower eye pressure. It increases the natural flow of aqueous humour from inside the eye into the bloodstream. As a result, the pressure on the eye is decreased.

How Xalatan Eye Drop Works

Xalatan Eye Drop contains Latanoprost, which works by increasing the natural flow of liquid from inside your eye into your bloodstream. This lowers the pressure within your eye and stops your sight from worsening.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of Xalatan Eye Drop

Do not use Xalatan Eye Drop in more doses or more often than prescribed, as it may cause an overdose. The symptoms of overdose include conjunctival hyperaemia (excess dilation of conjunctival blood vessels) and eye irritation. If you have any unusual signs or symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Xalatan Eye Drop if you are allergic or hypersensitive to latanoprost or prostaglandin inhibitors. 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 problem, uveitis, asthma, dry eye, herpes simplex eye infection, are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before starting Xalatan Eye Drop , as a dose adjustment may be required. If you are taking any other eye medication, please tell your doctor prior. If you wear contact lenses or are wearing them, remove them before using Xalatan Eye Drop , and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Xalatan Eye Drop . Wash your hands properly before using Xalatan Eye Drop to avoid any infection. If you are using two eye medications, never put them together, wait for at least 5 minutes and then put the second one. Do not use Xalatan Eye Drop with other prostaglandin inhibitors as they are known to interact.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Xalatan Eye Drop 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 foods in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
  • A diet including green and leafy vegetables, fruits, helps to lower eye pressure.
  • Doing 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

The interaction of Xalatan Eye Drop with alcohol is unknown. If you have any concerns, discuss them with your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will recommend only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether breastfeeding mothers can take Xalatan Eye Drop or not.

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Driving

Caution

Xalatan Eye Drop is known to cause blurry vision. So, do not drive a car or operate any machinery before you start feeling better.

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Liver

Caution

Xalatan Eye Drop 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

Xalatan Eye Drop 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

Xalatan Eye Drop should not be used for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Have a query?

FAQs

Xalatan Eye Drop is used to lower the intraocular pressure in glaucoma or ocular hypertension patients.

Xalatan Eye Drop contains Latanoprost, which works by increasing the natural flow of liquid from inside your eye into your bloodstream. This lowers the pressure within your eye and stops your sight from worsening.

If you miss a dose of Xalatan Eye Drop , take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Do not stop using Xalatan Eye Drop without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop using Xalatan Eye Drop , you may experience increased eye pressure. It can also lead to loss of sight. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending on your disease condition.

You should inform your doctor if you are undergoing dental surgery, and he might stop the use of Xalatan Eye Drop before the surgery.

Please remove your lenses before putting Xalatan Eye Drop , and you can wear it 15 minutes after using Xalatan Eye Drop .

Xalatan Eye Drop may cause eye irritation. If you have dry eyes or any cornea disorder, please consult your doctor before using Xalatan Eye Drop as a dose adjustment may be required.

No, Xalatan Eye Drop should not be used simultaneously with other eye medications unless advised by the doctor. At least a gap of 5 minutes should be there between using two eye medications.

No, Xalatan Eye Drop 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.

Side effects of Xalatan Eye Drop may include changes in your eye colour, blurred vision, changes in the thickness, length, or colour of your eyelashes, irritation, and dry eyes. Most of these side effects of Xalatan Eye Drop are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.

Xalatan Eye Drop contains Latanoprost as an active component.

Xalatan Eye Drop can be used during pregnancy if advised by the doctor. Very little enters your bloodstream, so it is not considered harmful.

No, there is no evidence that using latanoprost eye drops lowers fertility in either men or women.

You may experience temporary blurred vision after administering the latanoprost drops. If this happens to you, do not drive, ride a bike, or operate equipment or machinery until you can see well again.

Many people with glaucoma can still drive a car or motorcycle, but their eyesight must meet the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's (DVLA) regulations.

You can use Latanoprost while nursing if advised by the doctor. Treating excessive blood pressure in the eyes is critical. Thus, medication should continue while nursing. Latanoprost eye drops are not expected to pass into breast milk or produce adverse reactions in newborns. If your baby is not feeding as well as usual, or if you have any other concerns about your infant, consult with your healthcare provider.

Wash your hands before and after use. Shake the bottle well before each use. Instil the eye drops by pulling down the lower eyelid to form a pocket between the eyelid and the eye. Do not touch the tip of the dropper, as it may contaminate the solution.

While you are using Latanoprost, the iris (coloured part) of your treated eye may slowly become more brown in colour. The one significant ocular adverse effect of Latanoprost is that it can cause darkening of the iris. You may notice this change usually within several months or years from the start of treatment.

After using Xalatan Eye Drop , keep your eye closed for about thirty seconds to one minute to help it absorb properly.

Xalatan Eye Drop lowers the pressure within your eye and stops your sight from worsening. The pressure in your eye will reduce 3 to 4 hours after using the eye drops. Xalatan Eye Drop reaches full effect after 8 to 12 hours, and the reduced pressure lasts at least 24 hours.

Yes, you can use Xalatan Eye Drop in the morning if your doctor recommends it based on your medical condition.

Xalatan Eye Drop may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away, such as stinging, burning, itching, watering, swelling of the eye, redness of the eyelids, irritation, and dry eyes.

In rare circumstances, Latanoprost might cause chest pain (angina) and rapid heart rate (palpitations). However, suppose you already have a cardiac issue, such as atrial fibrillation. In that case, there have been no instances of Latanoprost making it worse.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

The Capital, 1802, 18th Floor , Plot No. C-70, ?G? Block , Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East , Mumbai ? 400051.
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Written By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

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Reviewed By

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M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jun 30, 2025 | 11:09 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.healthline.com/health/latanoprost-ophthalmic-solution
  2. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a697003.html
  3. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.5974.pdf
  4. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3426.pdf

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