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Manufacturer's name : Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. |
621972901 |
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Revised: 05/2011 |
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Brand name : |
LATANOPROST Eye Drops 0.005% 「KISSEI」 |
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Active ingredient: |
Latanoprost |
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Dosage form: |
clear and colorless ophthalmic solution (2.5mL) |
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Printings on wrapping: |
ラタノプロスト点眼液0.005%「キッセイ」, 2.5mL |
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Effects of this medicine
This medicine lowers intraocular pressure by increasing fluid drainage from the aqueous outflow.
Usually, used for treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. |
Before using this medicine, tell your doctor/pharmacist
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If you have ever experienced any allergic reaction (itch, rash etc.) to any medicine.
If you have aphakic eye or pseudophakic eye.
If you have intraocular inflammation (e.g.iritis, uveitis), possible herpes virus infection.
If you have bronchial asthma or history of bronchial asthma.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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If you are using any other prescription or nonprescription (OTC) medicine. (It is important to reduce the risk of drug interactions.)
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Dosage regimen (proper use of this medicine)
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Your dosage regimen is:(order of your doctor)
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General dosage regimen: Apply 1 drop at a time, once a day. Strictly follow the instructions of your doctor/pharmacist.
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Wash your hands well, and administer carefully so as not to touch the dropper tip against the eye.
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Wipe off over flowed eye drops with a clean gauze or tissue paper.
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If you are using other eye drops, wait more than 5 minutes to apply.
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If you are wearing contact lenses, take off the lenses and then administer. Wait more than 15 minutes to wear your contact lenses again. (It may lead the contact lenses to discoloration.)
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Missed dose: Apply the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT use double doses to make up for the missed dose.
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Overdose: If you used too much of the medicine (more than ordered), check with your doctor/pharmacist.
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Others: Do not stop using the medicine without the instructions of your doctor.
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Precautions while using this medicine
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Applying the eye-drops may cause iris pigmentation, followed by gradual increase of the symptom.
The symptom may stop after withdrawal of the eye-drops, but there may be difference in color tone compared to the eye without eye-drop treatment. If you become aware of it, check with your doctor.
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This medicine may cause transient blurred vision. Do not drive or operate machinery until these symptoms recover.
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Side effects of this medicine
Common side effects are reported as below. If any of them occurs, check with your doctor/pharmacist: conjunctival hyperaemia, ocular irritancy symptom, itching, eye pain, blepharitis (eye lid infection), eyelid pigmentation, blurred vision, abnormal eyelash, visual activity decrease, lacrimation, headache, throat discomfort, nausea, etc.In rare cases, symptoms described below may be the sign of side effects indicated in brackets [ ]. If they occur, stop taking your medicine and check with your doctor immediately.
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pupil color change [iris pigmentation]
Other side effects not listed here may occur. Check with your doctor/pharmacist if you have any worrisome symptom. |
Storage and other information
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Keep out the reach of children.
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Store in a refrigerator (2-8℃) before opening.
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After opening, it may be stored at room temperature (1-30℃) (It may be stored in a refrigerator).
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Crystal may be precipitated in the medicine by freezing. Do not use if any crystal is precipitated.
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Do not use any medicine that has been stored for more than 4 weeks after opening.
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Discard the remainder. Do not store them.
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For further information, ask your doctor/pharmacist. "Kanjamuke Iyakuhin Guide" and Japanese package insert information (for medical professionals) is available on the website of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency. |
