Consumer medicine information

Latanoprost-WGR 0.005% Eye drops

Latanoprost

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Latanoprost-WGR

Active ingredient

Latanoprost

Schedule

S4

1. Why am I using LATANOPROST-WGR?


LATANOPROST-WGR contains the active ingredient latanoprost. Latanoprost is used to lower raised pressure in the eye and to treat glaucoma.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using LATANOPROST-WGR? in the full CMI.

2. What should I know before I use LATANOPROST-WGR?


Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to latanoprost or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use LATANOPROST-WGR? in the full CMI.

3. What if I am taking other medicines?


Some medicines may interfere with LATANOPROST-WGR and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.

4. How do I use LATANOPROST-WGR?

  • Follow all directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully.
  • If you are being changed from one eye drop to another, follow your doctor's instructions carefully as to when to stop the old drops and when to start the new drops

More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use LATANOPROST-WGR? in the full CMI.

5. What should I know while using LATANOPROST-WGR?

Things you should do
  • Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using LATANOPROST-WGR.
  • To make sure LATANOPROST-WGR is working properly, have your eye pressure checked regularly.
  • Have your eyes checked regularly for any other changes, including a change in eye colour.
Things you should not do
  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly.
  • Do not give LATANOPROST-WGR to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.
Driving or using machines
  • Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how LATANOPROST-WGR affects you.
Looking after your medicine
  • Before opening LATANOPROST-WGR, keep the bottle in its box in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C) protected from light.
  • After opening LATANOPROST-WGR, keep the bottle in its box in a cool place where the temperature stays below 25°C. You do not need to keep it refrigerated. Keep the box properly closed and protected from light.

For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using LATANOPROST-WGR? in the full CMI.

6. Are there any side effects?


There are a number of side effects associated with this medicine. Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are using LATANOPROST-WGR, even of you do not think it is connected to this medicine.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Latanoprost-WGR

Active ingredient

Latanoprost

Schedule

S4