Timolen 0.5% Eye Drops 5 ml

Uses

Timolol is generally used in treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension

Side Effects

• Burning eyes
• Stinging in the eyes

How to use

Timolol is meant for external use only.Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. For directions before use, please check the label. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.

How it works

Timolol is a beta blocker. It makes the condition better by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

Faqs

Q. Is Timolol a beta blocker/selective beta blocker/steroid/generic/antibiotic?
Timolol is a beta blocker. It is not a selective beta blocker/steroid/generic/antibiotic

Q. Is Timolol preservative free?
The Timolol eye drop is preservative fre

Q. Is Timolol the same as timoptic or cosopt?
Timoptic and copsopt are brand names of the eye drops containing Timolol

Q. Does it need to be refrigerated?
The Timolol containing eye drops should not be refrigerated

Q. Does Timolol lower blood pressure?
Timolol is used to lower blood pressure

Q. Does it stop growth of hemangiomas?
It may be used to stop growth of hemangiomas (only after prescription from the doctor)

Q. Does Timolol cause weight gain/hair loss/ miosis/make eyelashes grow/ cause dry eyes/slow heart rate?
Timolol does not make eyelashes grow. It is a blood pressure lowering medication. It is not known to cause weight gain/hair loss/miosis. It may cause dry eyes/slow heart rate as a side effect. If any side effects of the drug are observed then one should inform the doctor immediately.

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