About travoprost
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
One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily; use is approved for children aged 2 months and older.
Common side effects
- Eye redness or irritation
- Eyelash growth or darkening
- Iris or eyelid darkening
- Dry eye or blurred vision
Important warnings
- May permanently darken iris and eyelid skin
- Remove contact lenses before use; reinsert after 15 minutes
- Avoid touching the dropper tip to prevent contamination
- Use caution with active eye inflammation
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use only when clearly needed, as directed by a clinician.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether travoprost passes into breast milk; discuss use with a clinician.
Interactions
- Other eye drops may affect absorption; separate drops by at least five minutes
- Avoid combining with another prostaglandin eye drop unless directed by a clinician
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.