Glucoptic Eye Drop 5ml
BETAXOLOL
Before using Glucoptic Eye Drop ensure that you always wash your hands Follow the prescribed number of drops as advised by your doctor and wait for approximately five minutes between each drop If you wear soft contact lenses remove them before using the drops and wait for at least 15 minutes before reinserting them If you are using another eye medicine simultaneously wait for at least 10 minutes before using it Refer to the leaflet provided with the medicine for comprehensive instructions on how to use the drops effectively Avoid touching the tip of the dropper or bottle to prevent infection It is recommended to use this medicine regularly at consistent times throughout the day to derive optimal benefits If you wish to discontinue its use consult your doctor beforehand Common side effects may include blurred vision eye irritation or pain watery eyes and headaches There are also rare side effects that may affect different parts of the body some of which can be serious as Glucoptic Eye Drop is absorbed into the bloodstream If you experience any bothersome side effects refer to the leaflet provided with the medicine and consult your doctor Do not use this medicine if you have asthma severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD or a serious heart condition Inform your doctor if you have or have had coronary heart disease heart failure diabetes breathing problems an overactive thyroid gland or liver or kidney disease It is unknown whether this medicine poses a risk to an unborn baby so inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant Additionally Glucoptic Eye Drop should not be used if you are breastfeeding

Can I stop Glucoptic if I am fine now?
No, you should not stop using Glucoptic without consulting your doctor. If you stop taking this medicine suddenly, the pressure in your eyes may not be controlled which may increase the risk of loss of sight.

Can I use Glucoptic with contact lenses?
No, you should remove your contact lenses before instilling Glucoptic. You can re-insert the lens 15 minutes after using Glucoptic. Contact your doctor if there is any eye irritation that persists.

How should you use Glucoptic?
Glucoptic should be used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Glucoptic eye drops are usually instilled once or twice a day at evenly spaced intervals, until the pressure in the eye is controlled (about 4 weeks). After that, it can be instilled once a day or as advised by the doctor. Follow the directions of your doctor carefully, and ask your doctor to explain any part you do not understand.

What are the side effects of Glucoptic?
Glucoptic may cause side effects such as blurred vision and headache. Some other side effects of this medicine include watery eyes, redness of the eye, eye irritation, burning or discomfort. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult your doctor.