Alphagan 0.2 Percent Eye Drops - 5ml Bottle - BRAND VERSION

Alphagan 0.2 percent eye drops have an active ingredient known as brimonidine, which is classified under the group of medicines known as alpha agonists. This medication is one of the effective treatments for increased eye pressure caused by conditions such as glaucoma and ocular hypertension. This medication functions by controlling the production of aqueous humor, which, as a result, helps reduce the risk of encountering vision loss.

You might be prescribed this medication alone or in combination with other medications to treat the increased eye pressure. These eye drops are not recommended for children younger than 12 years due to increased side effects such as slow breathing. Therefore, before you take it, please check with your medic to know whether it is safe for you or not.

All the health and medical information provided over here is for general purposes only. We in no way can match up to the expertise and judgment of your healthcare provider. Therefore, we would recommend you to always consult your doctor first before taking any drug or medication, to certify the safety and efficacy of it on you.

Before you use Alphagan 0.2% eye drops, make sure to go through the below-listed warnings and precautions to reduce your risk of encountering unwanted side effects:

• This medication is not considered safe to be used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Therefore, before you take it, you should consult a doctor.

• If you are allergic to the primary active ingredient of this medication, please talk to your doctor. The doctor may change the treatment based on your individual needs.

• You may have blurry vision after using this medication for a little while. Therefore, you should refrain from engaging in activities that may require clear vision, such as driving.

• Please consult your doctor to know the dosage based on your individual needs.

While on brimonidine eye drops, you may come across the common side effects of this medication. The common side effects of this medication will fade out as soon as the body gets familiar with it. If these side effects worsen, please let your doctor know. The common side effects of it are as follows:

• Eye itching

• Allergic reaction in the eye

• Burning sensation

• High blood pressure

• Visual disorder

• Conjunctival hyperemia

• Follicular conjunctivitis

• Dryness in mouth

• Allergic conjunctivitis

Please stick to the below-listed directions while using brimonidine 0.2% eye drops to get the maximum effects:

• This medication is available for external use only.

• Please stick to the dosage and treatment duration directed by your doctor.

• Please go through the patient leaflet before starting the treatment.

• Don’t touch the tip of the dropper, as it can contaminate the solution.