Timolong Eye Drop

Timolong Eye Drop (Timolol Maleate 0.5% w/v)

Timolong Eye Drop contains Timolol Maleate, a beta blocker used to treat raised pressure inside the eye in people with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. By lowering eye pressure, it helps reduce the risk of damage to the optic nerve and long-term vision loss. It is marketed by Intas Pharmaceuticals and supplied as a 5 ml sterile eye drop solution.

Key Features

• Timolol Maleate 5 mg/ml (0.5% w/v) sustained-release eye drops
• Beta blocker that lowers intraocular pressure
• Sterile 5 ml dropper bottle for external use only
• Marketed by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
• Prescription-only medicine

Key Benefits

• Reduces the production of aqueous humour, the fluid inside the eye
• Helps control pressure in glaucoma and ocular hypertension
• Helps lower the risk of vision loss linked to high eye pressure

How to Use

• Wash your hands, then turn the cap anti-clockwise to break the seal on first use
• Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it and place the prescribed drops inside the lower eyelid
• Remove soft contact lenses first and wait at least 15 minutes before putting them back
• Wait at least 10 minutes before using any other eye medicine
• Replace the cap after every use

Storage & Manufacturing

Store in a cool, dry and dark place and keep out of the reach of children. Use within one month of opening the bottle. Manufactured by Kilitch Drugs (India) Ltd and marketed by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Safety Advice

Do not use if you have asthma, severe COPD or a serious heart condition. Tell your doctor about heart disease, diabetes, breathing problems, thyroid or kidney disease, and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not touch the dropper tip to any surface. Common side effects include burning, stinging, blurred vision and eye irritation.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Use this prescription medicine only under the supervision of a qualified doctor.