Both of these conditions cause elevated pressure in the eye that eventually affects vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Latanoprost Sandoz is also used to treat high blood pressure and glaucoma in infants and children of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Latanoprost contained in Latanoprost Sandoz may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What you need to know before you use Latanoprost Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\nLatanoprost Sandoz can be used by adult men and women (including the elderly) and for children from birth to 18 years of age. Latanoprost Sandoz has not been tested in premature infants (born before week 36).<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Do not use Latanoprost Sandoz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Latanoprost Sandoz if you think any of the following apply to you or your child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor, the doctor treating your child, or the pharmacist if you or your child are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Concomitant use of\u00a0two or more\u00a0prostaglandin analogs\u00a0is<\/strong>\u00a0not recommended, as this may lead to an increase in\u00a0intraocular\u00a0pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use Latanoprost Sandoz if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor immediately if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you take Latanoprost Sandoz you may have blurred vision for a short time.\u00a0If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines until you see them again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains 0.2 mg benzalkonium chloride per ml. Benzalkonium chloride can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and may discolor the contact lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Remove contact lenses before using the medicine and wait at least 15 minutes before re-inserting the contact lenses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Benzalkonium chloride can be irritating to the eyes, especially if you have dry eyes or problems with the cornea (the clear membrane at the front of the eye).\u00a0If you experience irritation, tingling, or pain in the eye after using the medicine, consult a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This medicine contains 6.34 mg of\u00a0phosphate\u00a0per ml.\u00a0If you have severely damaged\u00a0cornea,\u00a0in very rare cases,\u00a0phosphate\u00a0can cause cloudy spots on the cornea due to the accumulation of\u00a0calcium\u00a0during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or doctor treating your child or pharmacist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Dosage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The usual dosage for adults (including the elderly) and children is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n One drop daily<\/strong> in the diseased eye (s). <\/p>\n\n\n\n It is best to dose in the evening. Do not use Latanoprost Sandoz more than once a day, as the effect of treatment may be impaired if dosed more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use Latanoprost Sandoz exactly as you were told by your doctor or the doctor treating your child until your doctor tells you to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For you who wear contact lenses <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you or your child wear contact lenses, they should be removed before dosing with Latanoprost Sandoz. After taking Latanoprost Sandoz, wait 15 minutes before inserting contact lenses into the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instructions for use <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The DROP-TRAINER\u00a0\u00ae\u00a0bottle is designed to guarantee the\u00a0administration\u00a0of an accurate dose of medicine.\u00a0Before using the DROP-TRAINER\u00a0\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0bottle, read the entire instruction manual carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are also using other medicines that are applied to the eye, these should be applied at least 5 minutes before or 5 minutes after Latanoprost Sandoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Wash your hands before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before using the medicine for the first time, make sure that the safety seal in the bottle is intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Tear off the safety closure to open the seal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Shake the bottle once and unscrew the cap before each use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Turn the bottle upside down and hold it between your thumb and forefinger so that your fingertips are pointing towards yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Tilt your head back and hold the bottle above the diseased eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8. Place one of the fingers of the opposite hand under the eye. Gently pull down with your finger so that a V-shaped pocket appears between the finger and the lower eyelid. Do not touch the eye with the tip of the dropper bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9. Hold the bottle in your hand and place your index finger against the bottom of the bottle. Press your index finger against the bottom of the bottle to drip a drop of the drug into the eye. Do not squeeze the sides of the bottle. Keep your head tilted back and close your eye to allow the medicine to be absorbed into your eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10. Repeat steps 6-9 for the other eye, if prescribed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11. Close the bottle by screwing on the cap tightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you use Latanoprost Sandoz with other eye drops<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following side effects have been reported with Latanoprost Sandoz:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Very common<\/strong> (may affect more than 1 user in 10):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rare<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very rare<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Side effects that are more common in children compared to adults are runny and itchy nose and fever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In very rare cases, some patients with severe damage to the thin, clear membrane on the front of the eye (cornea) have developed cloudy spots on the cornea due to the accumulation of\u00a0calcium\u00a0during treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and bottle after EXP. or EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Store in a refrigerator (2 \u00b0 C – 8 \u00b0 C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Store in the outer carton. Sensitive to light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Storage instructions after first opening:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shelf life after first opening:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Latanoprost Sandoz should be used within 4 weeks of first opening the bottle but before the expiry date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The active substance is latanoprost. One ml solution contains 50 micrograms latanoprost (equivalent to 0.005% w \/ v). One drop contains about 1.5 micrograms of latanoprost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The other ingredients are benzalkonium chloride, sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate (E339), sodium chloride, anhydrous disodium phosphate (E339), and water for injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eye drops, solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Latanoprost Sandoz is a clear, colorless solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4 ml uncolored DROP-TRAINER\u00a0\u00ae\u00a0bottle of LDPE plastic with an uncolored LDPE drip insert and a turquoise<\/p>\n\n\n\n screw cap made of polypropylene (PP) and with shrink wrap of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) around the\u00a0neck and screw cap\u00a0of the DROP-TRAINER\u00a0\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pack sizes<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 x 2.5 ml, 3 x 2.5 ml and 6 x 2.5 ml solution<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Marketing <\/strong>Authorization <\/strong>Holder<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sandoz A \/ S, Edvard Thomsens Vej 14, 2300 Copenhagen S, Denmark<\/p>\n\n\n\n Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n SAAlcon-Couvreur NV, Rijksweg 14, B-2870 Puurs, Belgium<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Latanoprost Sandoz contains the active substance latanoprost. 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Other medicines and Latanoprost Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Latanoprost Sandoz contains benzalkonium chloride and phosphate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to use Latanoprost Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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