What is Careprost 0.03% eye drop?
Careprost 0.03% eye drop is a prescription medicine that manages high pressure in your eye, known as Glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
If the pressure in your eye is too high, it might damage your sight and cause blindness.
Careprost eye drops contain Bimatoprost and belong to the group of medications called prostaglandin analogue.
Bimatoprost effectively increases fluid flow inside your eye to the bloodstream and lowers increased eye pressure.
Doctors can also prescribe Careprost eye drops alone or combined with other medicines to treat Glaucoma.
After a valid prescription from the doctor, you can purchase Careprost 0.03% eye drops from licensed pharmacies.
How does Careprost 0.03% eye drop work?
Careprost contains Bimatoprost, which reduces pressure in the eyes by increasing drainage of the fluids gathered within your eye.
This further decreases strain on your eyes and reduces the high intraocular pressure.
How to use Careprost 0.03% eye drop?
Use Careprost eye drops as directed by your physician. This medicine is for ophthalmic use only.
Wash your hands properly before use. Instil a few drops of Bimatoprost eye drop into the affected eye.
Close your eyes and press the corner of your eye with a finger for a minute.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper with your eye or other body surface to avoid the problem of contamination.
You should apply Careprost eye drops with a time gap of at least five minutes before using any other eye drops or ointment.
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove the lens before applying Bimatoprost and wait for almost 15 minutes before reinsertion.
Based on your age, body weight, and disease condition, the doctor will determine the correct dose and duration of Careprost 0.03%.
What are the Side effects of Careprost 0.03% eye drop?
Most Careprost eye drop side effects do not require medical attention as they disappear once your body adjusts to the medicine.
However, following the doctor’s recommendation for the prescribed dosage can help to reduce the risk of experiencing severe side effects.
Some common side effects of Careprost 0.03% eye drops include:
- Eye redness
- Dry eye
- Changes in and around the eyes
- Longer eyelashes
- Dark skin colour around your eye
- Eye irritation, pain, or itching
Seek medical help if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the Precautions and warnings related to Careprost 0.03% eye drop?
- Do not use Careprost eye drops if you are allergic to it, Bimatoprost, or have any other allergies. This medicine might contain some inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions.
- Before using Bimatoprost, inform the doctor if you have undergone eye surgery, like cataracts.
- You should also inform the doctor if you have an eye infection or an underlying heart condition.
- During treatment with Careprost 0.03%, you can experience certain changes in the eye, like skin tightening around the eyes, eyelid dropping, and darkness around the eyes or in the iris.
- Do not stop using Careprost eye drops because they can increase pressure in the eye and damage your sight.
- Let the doctor know about all other prescription & non-prescription medicines and herbal supplements you use to avoid drug interactions with Careprost eye drops.
- Do not recommend Careprost 0.03% eye drops to other people, even if they suffer from symptoms similar to yours.
How do you store Careprost 0.03% eye drops?
You can store Careprost 0.03% eye drop at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
Where can you buy Careprost 0.03% eye drops?
You can now buy Careprost 0.03% eye drops online from Elite Chemist at reasonable prices.
