About latanoprost
Prostaglandin analogue eye drop
Used for
- Lowers eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma
- Lowers eye pressure in ocular hypertension
Usual adult dose
One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily, usually in the evening.
Usual dose in children
For children with glaucoma or ocular hypertension: one drop in affected eye(s) once daily; use depends on age and local approval.
Common side effects
- Eye redness or irritation
- Darkening of the iris or eyelid skin
- Longer, thicker eyelashes
- Blurred vision or eye discomfort
Important warnings
- Can permanently darken iris colour, especially with mixed-colour eyes.
- Remove contact lenses before use; wait 15 minutes before reinserting.
- Use only once daily; more frequent use may reduce pressure-lowering effect.
- May worsen active eye inflammation or trigger herpes keratitis.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; pregnancy safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts may enter breast milk; use caution and discuss with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- Other eye drops may interfere; separate administration by at least five minutes.
- Thimerosal-containing eye drops may cause clouding; separate 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.