Optimol Timolol 0.5% Eye Drop - 5 ml

Product Overview:

• Optimol (Timolol) 5 ml is an eye drop that helps lower pressure inside the eye.
• The most common side effects are eye itching, bumps, redness, or irritation. Keep all appointments to have your eyes checked.
• Contact your healthcare provider right away if you have serious side effects, such as dizziness, chest pain, confusion, or shortness of breath.

Key Features:

• Timolol is commonly used to lower pressure inside the eye in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
• People with these conditions have increased pressure inside the eye.

How It Works:

• High pressure inside the eye can lead to nerve damage and vision loss. Timolol works by reducing the amount of fluid in your eye. This helps to lower pressure inside the eye.

Directions for Use:

• Instill one or two drops of Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop 5ml into the affected eye(s) as directed by your healthcare provider. Be careful not to touch the dropper tip to any surface to avoid contamination. If you are using other eye medications, wait for at least 5 minutes before applying them.

• Timolol 0.5%

Side Effects:

The most common side effects of Timolol are listed below. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.

• Eye redness, itching, or irritation 
• Small bumps on the inside of the eyelids or sometimes on the surface of the eye
• Burning and stinging after you put the drop in your eye
• Tiredness or drowsiness

Cautions & Warnings:

• Timolol should not be used by people with the following heart conditions.
• Heart failure, Bradycardia , Heart block, Cardiogenic shock
• Children Less Than Two Years Old. Timolol should not be used in children under two years old. Check with a healthcare provider before using eye drops in young children. 

Pregnancy Warnings :

• It is not known if or how timolol could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should use timolol while you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.

• Timolol passes into breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should stop breastfeeding or stop timolol.

Storage:

• Timolol should be stored at temperatures between 59 F to 77 F (15 C to 25 C). Protect from light.

FAQ:

• Q . Does Timolol interact with foods or drinks?
• A . There are no known interactions between Timolol and foods or drinks. It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect Timolol . The risk of drowsiness may be increased if you drink alcohol while using Timolol .
• Q . Does Timolol interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?
• A . Always tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.
• In particular, make sure that you discuss if you are using any of the following medicines before using Timolol .
• Q. What should I do if I miss a dose of Timolol ?
• A . If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and only use the next dose. Do not use double or extra doses.