What ZOLOTIM 0.5/2% is used for?

• ZOLOTIM 0.5/2% is used to reduce raised pressure of the eye in the treatment of glaucoma

Tell your doctor if you are

• using another eyedrop that contains a beta-blocker

• Always use Dorzolamide and Timolol exactly as your doctor has told you
• The appropriate dosage and duration of treatment will be established by your doctor
• The recommended dose is one drop in the affected eyes in the morning and in the evening
• If you are using Dorzolamide and Timolol with another eye drop, the drops should be instilled at least 10 minutes apart
• Do not change the dose of the drug without consulting your doctor
• Do not allow the tip of the container to touch the eye or areas around the eye
• It may become contaminated with bacteria that can cause eye infections leading to serious damage of the eye, even loss of vision

Instructions for use

• Always wash your hands before applying eye drops
• Remove protective cap
• 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 2 minutes. This helps to stop medicine getting into the rest of the body
• Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anything else. Replace and tighten the cap straight after use

If you use more ZOLOTIM 0.5/2%

• If you put too many drops in your eye or swallow any of the contents of the container, contact your doctor immediately

If you forget to use ZOLOTIM 0.5/2%

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as possible. Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose

If you stop using ZOLOTIM 0.5/2%

• If you want to stop using this medicine talk to your doctor first