Alphagan Z Eye Drops 5ml

Are allergic to brimonidine tartrate or any of the other ingredients of ALPHAGAN Z

Always use ALPHAGAN Z exactly as your doctor has told you The usual dose is one drop twice daily in the affected eyes, approximately 12 hours apart Always wash your hands before applying eye drops Tilt your head back and look at the ceiling Gently pull the lower eyelid down until there is a small pocket Squeeze the upturned dropper bottle to release a drop into your eye Whilst keeping the affected eye closed, press your finger against the corner of the closed eye (the side where the eye meets the nose) and hold for 1 minute Avoid touching the dropper tip against your eye or anything else Replace and tighten the cap straight after use If you use more ALPHAGAN Z In adults who were instilling more drops than prescribed, contact your doctor If you forget to use ALPHAGAN Z If you forget to take a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. If, however, it is almost time for your next dose, you should omit the missed dose altogether and then follow your normal routine If you stop using ALPHAGAN Z Do not stop using ALPHAGAN Z until your doctor tells you to do so

Like all medicines, ALPHAGAN Z can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Local irritation (inflammation and swelling of the eyelid, swelling of the see-through layer which covers the surface of the eye, sticky eyes, pain and tearing) Sensitivity to light Erosion on the surface of the eye and staining Eye dryness Whitening and inflammation of the see-through layer which covers the surface of the eye Irritation of the eye Blurred vision Headache

Tell your doctor if you are using any other eye drops or eye preparations

Keep out of the reach and sight of children Store between (15-25°C) Do not use ALPHAGAN Z after the expiry date Throw the bottle away 28 days after opening, even if there is solution remaining