What ALPHAGAN OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION is used for?

• It is used in the treatment of open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension

• Tell your doctor if you are using any other eye drops or eye preparations

• Always use ALPHAGAN OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION exactly as your doctor has told you
• The usual dose is one drop twice daily in the affected eyes, approximately 12 hours apart
• Always wash your hands before applying eye drops
• Tilt your head back and look at the ceiling
• Gently pull the lower eyelid down until there is a small pocket
• Squeeze the upturned dropper bottle to release a drop into your eye
• Whilst keeping the affected eye closed, press your finger against the corner of the closed eye (the side where the eye meets the nose) and hold for 1 minute
• Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anything else
• Replace and tighten the cap straight after use

 If you use more ALPHAGAN OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION

• In adults who were instilling more drops than prescribed, contact your doctor

If you forget to use ALPHAGAN OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION

• If you forget to take a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. If, however, it is almost time for your next dose, you should omit the missed dose altogether and then follow your normal routine

If you stop using ALPHAGAN OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION

• Do not stop using ALPHAGAN OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION until your doctor tells you to do so