About tafluprost
Prostaglandin analogue eye drop
Used for
- Lowers eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma
- Treats raised eye pressure
Usual adult dose
One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily, usually in the evening.
Common side effects
- Eye redness, itching, irritation, or pain
- Dry eye or blurred vision
- Eyelash growth or darkening
- Darkening of the iris or eyelid skin
Important warnings
- May permanently darken iris colour and increase eyelash growth
- Remove contact lenses before use; wait 15 minutes before reinserting
- Do not let the dropper tip touch the eye or other surfaces
- Use caution with a history of eye inflammation or macular swelling
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy unless clearly necessary; it may harm the unborn baby.
Breastfeeding
Use caution; whether tafluprost passes into breast milk is unknown.
Interactions
- Other eye drops may need to be spaced 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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.