Description: Travatan Eye Drop is a prescription medication used to reduce elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. It helps to prevent damage to the optic nerve and potential vision loss by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor from the eyes.
Ingredients:
- Active Ingredient: Travoprost 0.004%
- Other Ingredients: Polyoxyl 40 hydrogenated castor oil, boric acid, mannitol, sodium chloride, and purified water.
Usage Instructions:
- Administer one drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening.
- Wash your hands before using the eye drops.
- Tilt your head back and pull down the lower eyelid to create a small pocket.
- Squeeze the bottle gently to release a drop into the pocket without touching the dropper tip to the eye or surrounding areas.
- Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes and press your finger gently on the inner corner of the eye to prevent the solution from draining into the tear duct.
- If using other eye medications, wait at least 5 minutes between applications.
Benefits:
- Reduces elevated intraocular pressure (IOP).
- Helps prevent optic nerve damage.
- Aids in the management of open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
- Once-daily dosing for convenience.
Precautions:
- For ophthalmic use only.
- Do not use if you are allergic to travoprost or any other ingredients in the product.
- Possible side effects include eye redness, discomfort, dryness, or itching.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of eye infections, uveitis, or macular edema.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should use this medication only if clearly needed and prescribed by a doctor.
- Remove contact lenses before application and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.
Storage Instructions:
- Store at a temperature between 2°C to 25°C (36°F to 77°F).
- Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
- Protect from light and moisture.
- Do not freeze.
Manufacturer: Alcon Laboratories, Inc.
