Xalatan
Designed to support intraocular fluid drainage to manage ocular pressure and alleviate visual loss risks.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Latanoprost
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Strengths
- 2.5ml
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Xalatan, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Xalatan vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Xalatan details
- Conditions
- Open-angle Glaucoma · Ocular Hypertension
- Alternative names
- latanoprost
- Therapeutic class
- Prostaglandin Analog
- Pharmacological class
- Ophthalmic Antiglaucoma Agent
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to latanoprost
- Minor side effects
- conjunctival hyperaemia; eye pruritus; dry eyes
- Moderate side effects
- iris pigmentation changes; eyelash growth; eyelid redness
- Serious side effects
- macular oedema, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 3–4 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store between 2°C and 8°C. Do not freeze.
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults. Used in paediatric populations under specialist care.
Patient summary
designed to support intraocular fluid drainage to manage ocular pressure and alleviate visual loss risks.
Mechanism of action
Enhances uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor, lowering pressure within the anterior chamber of the eye.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Minimal systemic absorption. Use caution. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Xalatan is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Latanoprost is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.