Bitoma Eye Drop

Composition Bimatoprost (0.03% w/v)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack bottle of 3 ml Eye Drop
Storage Store in a refrigerator (2 – 8°C). Do not freeze.
Chemical Class Prostaglandin analogue
Action Class PG F2 Alpha analogue
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Neiss Labs Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address 802, DLH Park, S.V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai-400064, INDIA

Bitoma Eye Drop is suitable for adults and children and can be used by itself or in combination with other eye medicines to reduce pressure. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you stop using it, pressure in the eye could increase and damage your sight. Never use a bottle if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back.

The most common side effects of this medicine include conjunctival hyperemia and eye itching. If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor. They may be able to tell you ways of reducing or preventing some side effects or suggest another treatment. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time, do not drive until your vision is clear. This is usually a short term side effect.

Ocular hypertension
Glaucoma

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Bitoma Eye Drop is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

If you miss a dose of Bitoma Eye Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Bitoma Eye Drop helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.

For best results, put one drop once a day in the evening/night in the affected eye(s).

Bitoma Eye Drop may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This discoloration may be permanent.

Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Bitoma Eye Drop.

Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.

Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.

Q. What happens if I stop using Bitoma Eye Drop?

If you stop using Bitoma Eye Drop, the eyelashes may return to their previous appearance after several weeks or months. In case you have developed any eyelid skin darkening, it may reverse after several weeks or months. However, any change in the color of the iris is permanent and will not reverse.

In Ocular hypertension

Bitoma Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called prostaglandin analogue. It is used to reduce pressure in your eyes. It increases the flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. Take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled.

In Glaucoma

Bitoma Eye Drop helps reduce pressure in your eyes (ocular hypertension) that can lead to an illness called glaucoma. It may be used alone or with other eye drops. Do not use it too often as that can make it less effective. You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled. This could lead to a loss of sight.show moreshow less

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Eye itching

Conjunctival hyperemia

Alcohol:

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Bitoma Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Bitoma Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.To reduce the amount of Bitoma Eye Drop that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Driving:UNSAFE

Bitoma Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney:

No interaction found/established

Liver:

No interaction found/established

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