Drug Notes - Latanoprost (Into the eye) | Lima Memorial Health System

Latanoprost (Into the eye)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to latanoprost.

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Wash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.
Shake the eye drops well just before each use.
Lie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.
To use the eye drops: Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Drop the correct number of drops into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball. Gently close your eyes. Place your index finger over the inner corner of your eye for 1 minute. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper or allow it to touch anything, including your eye. Put the cap on the bottle right away. Keep the bottle upright when you are not using it.
If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using this medicine. You may insert it again after 15 minutes.
Missed dose: If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at your usual time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.
Xalatan®: Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Throw away any unused Xalatan® eye drops after 6 weeks.
Xelpros: Store this medicine in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.

If you are also using other eye medicines together with latanoprost, use them at least 5 minutes from each other.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have other eye or vision problems, eye infection (including herpes simplex eye infection), or a history of eye inflammation (including iritis or uveitis).
If you hurt your eye, develop an eye infection, or need to have eye surgery, talk with your doctor right away. You may need to change your medicine or stop using it.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blurred vision or other changes in vision
Severe eye irritation or inflammation

Eye discharge, tearing, or itching
Increased brown color in the colored part of the eye (iris), which may be permanent, darkening of the eyelids
Longer, thicker, and darker eyelashes

Last Updated: 9/6/2024