About bimatoprost
Prostaglandin analogue eye medicine
Used for
- Lowers eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
- May increase eyelash growth when applied to the upper eyelid margin.
Usual adult dose
For glaucoma: one drop in the affected eye(s) once nightly. For eyelash growth: apply to upper eyelid margins once nightly.
Usual dose in children
Not routinely used in children; specialist-directed dosing may vary.
Common side effects
- Eye redness, itching, dryness, or irritation
- Darkening of iris or eyelid skin
- Increased eyelash growth
- Blurred vision or eye discomfort
Important warnings
- Iris darkening may be permanent; eyelid darkening can persist.
- May change eyelash growth and cause differences between eyes.
- Use caution with active eye inflammation or a history of eye surgery.
- Remove contact lenses before use; wait 15 minutes before reinserting.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use only when considered necessary by a clinician.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether eye drops pass into breast milk; discuss use with a clinician.
Interactions
- Other eye-pressure medicines may add to its pressure-lowering effect.
- Using multiple eye drops together can affect absorption; separate applications by at least five minutes.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.