What is Zioptan? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Zioptan

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed. Use this medicine in the evening.

• Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

• Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

• Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Gently squeeze the container so that 1 drop goes into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball.

• After you open the single-use container, use the medicine right away. Throw away any unused medicine. The medicine does not stay sterile after the container is opened.

• Open only 1 single-use container each time your use the medicine. The container has enough medicine for both eyes, if needed.

• Wait at least 5 minutes before you put any other eye drop in the same eye.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Cartons and unopened foil pouches: Store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.

• Opened foil pouches: Store at room temperature for up to 28 days. Protect from moisture.

• Write down the date that you open the foil pouch. Throw away any unused medicine 28 days after you opened the pouch for the first time.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed. Use this medicine in the evening.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Opened foil pouches: Store at room temperature for up to 28 days. Protect from moisture.

• Wait at least 5 minutes before you put any other eye drop in the same eye.

• Cartons and unopened foil pouches: Store in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.

• Hold the dropper close to your eye with the other hand. Gently squeeze the container so that 1 drop goes into the pocket made between your lower lid and eyeball.

• Open only 1 single-use container each time your use the medicine. The container has enough medicine for both eyes, if needed.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

• After you open the single-use container, use the medicine right away. Throw away any unused medicine. The medicine does not stay sterile after the container is opened.

• Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

• Write down the date that you open the foil pouch. Throw away any unused medicine 28 days after you opened the pouch for the first time.

What to do if you miss a dose of Zioptan

Zioptan contraindications - Who shouldn't take Zioptan?

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

Zioptan warnings

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have an eye infection or inflammation, a lens problem, any other eye problems, or if you plan to have eye surgery.

• This medicine may cause changes in the color of your eye (iris) or eyelids, or increased growth of your eyelashes.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Zioptan interactions & what to avoid when taking Zioptan

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have an eye infection or inflammation, a lens problem, any other eye problems, or if you plan to have eye surgery.

• This medicine may cause changes in the color of your eye (iris) or eyelids, or increased growth of your eyelashes.

• 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.