About taflupros t
Prostaglandin analogue eye drop
Used for
- Lowers eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma
- Treats elevated eye pressure
Usual adult dose
One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily, usually in the evening.
Common side effects
- Eye redness or irritation
- Eyelash growth or darkening
- Darkening of the iris or eyelid skin
- Dry eye or blurred vision
Important warnings
- May permanently darken iris color and increase eyelash growth.
- Remove contact lenses before use; wait 15 minutes before reinserting.
- Avoid touching the dropper tip to prevent contamination.
- Use caution with active eye inflammation or a history of macular edema.
Pregnancy
Use during pregnancy only when clearly needed; safety data are limited.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether tafluprost passes into breast milk; consider clinical guidance.
Interactions
- Other eye drops may affect pressure control; separate drops 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.