About latanoprost
Prostaglandin analogue eye drop
Used for
- Lowers raised eye pressure in open-angle glaucoma
- Treats 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 open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension: one drop in affected eye(s) once daily; clinician-directed.
Common side effects
- Eye redness or irritation
- Eyelash growth or darkening
- Iris or eyelid skin darkening
- Blurred vision
Important warnings
- May permanently darken iris color, especially with mixed-color eyes.
- Remove contact lenses before use; reinsert after 15 minutes.
- Do not use more than once daily; extra doses may reduce pressure-lowering effect.
- Can worsen eye inflammation or trigger herpes-related eye disease.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; human pregnancy evidence is limited.
Breastfeeding
Use cautiously; whether latanoprost passes into breast milk is uncertain.
Interactions
- Other eye-pressure medicines may have additive effects.
- Avoid combining with other prostaglandin eye drops; eye pressure may rise.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.