Careprost ( Bimatoprost )

Lumigan is a 0.03% solution of bimatoprost, and contains benzalkonium chloride as a preservative. Contact lenses should therefore be removed before use, and replaced no less than 15 minutes later; other eye drops or ointments should be given no less than five minutes before or after bimatoprost.

Dosage: Once-daily bimatoprost 0.03% ophthalmic solution to be more effective than timolol twice daily in reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) and as effective as or more effective than the prostaglandin analogues latanoprost and travoprost in reducing IOP.

Side Effects:

• May cause blurred vision.
• May cause eyelid redness.
• May permanently darken eyelashes.
• May cause eye discomfort.
• May eventually cause permanent darkening of the iris to brown.
• May cause a temporary burning sensation during use.
• May cause thickening of the eyelashes.
• It may cause unexpected growth of hair if applied inappropriately, on the cheek, for example.
• It may cause infection if the one-time applicators which come with the genuine product are reused.
• Lashes may grow so long that they become ingrown and scratch the cornea.
• May cause darkening of the eyelid or of the area beneath the eye.

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