Cosopt Eye Drops 5ml

Cosopt Eye Drops 5ml.

Therapeutic indications
Indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or pseudoexfoliative glaucoma when topical beta-blocker monotherapy is not sufficient.

Posology and method of administration
Posology
The dose is one drop of COSOPT in the (conjunctival sac of the) affected eye(s) two times daily.

If another topical ophthalmic agent is being used, COSOPT and the other agent should be administered at least ten minutes apart.

Patients should be instructed to wash their hands before use and avoid allowing the tip of the container to come into contact with the eye or surrounding structures.

Patients should also be instructed that ocular solutions, if handled improperly, can become contaminated by common bacteria known to cause ocular infections. Serious damage to the eye and subsequent loss of vision may result from using contaminated solutions.

Patients should be informed of the correct handling of the containers.

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