Careprost + Applicators
Developed to manage intraocular pressure to support ocular health.
Strengths: 3ml
Where to Check Availability
Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Lumigan
- Therapeutic class
Anti-glaucoma
- Pharmacological class
Prostaglandin Analogue
- Known off-label uses
hypotrichosis of the eyelashes
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to bimatoprost
- Precautions and warnings
may cause eyelid skin darkening
- Minor side effects
eye redness; burning sensation
- Moderate side effects
dry eyes; growth of eyelashes
- Serious side effects
iridocyclitis — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
Ocular use
- Patient summary
Developed to manage intraocular pressure to support ocular health.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Allergan
- Onset Time
4–8 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
- Age restrictions
Not for paediatric use.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Exercise caution. Breastfeeding: Exercise caution.
Mechanism of action
Acts by enhancing the drainage of fluid from the eye, lowering pressure that can damage the optic nerve.
Careprost + Applicators
Developed to manage intraocular pressure to support ocular health.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Bimatoprost
- Listed indication(s): Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
Available option
- 3 bottles - 3 ml909-3-ml-9624