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Latanoprost

Also sold as: Xalatan, 9 PM

Prescription neededEye and ear medicines

Comes as:Eye drops

Usual adult dose

Eye and ear medicines

Latanoprost

Also sold as: Xalatan, 9 PM

Prescription neededEye and ear medicines

Comes as:Eye drops

Usual adult dose

Glaucoma: 1 drop in the affected eye once a day in the evening. Do not use it more often — it then works less well. Keep unopened bottles in the fridge.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Side effects

Common

red eyes
stinging
darker colour of the iris
longer and darker eyelashes

Serious — get help

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

eye pain or swelling
sudden worsening of vision

Do not take it, or take care, if

Eye inflammation (uveitis) or recent eye surgery (use with caution)
Pregnancy (ask your doctor)
Contact lenses: remove before the drops and wait 15 minutes

Interactions

No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.

Pregnancy

Category C

A risk to the baby cannot be ruled out. Use only if your doctor says the benefit is greater than the risk.

Generic alternatives

Similar medicines your doctor or pharmacist may offer instead.

Timolol

Check with my other medicines

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.