Xalatan
Latanoprost eye drops for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. They lower eye pressure by improving fluid drainage.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Latanoprost
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Strengths
- 2.5ml
This listing uses Xalatan as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
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.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use caution. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
Patient summary
Latanoprost eye drops for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. They lower eye pressure by improving fluid drainage.
Mechanism of action
Enhances uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humor, lowering pressure within the anterior chamber of the eye.
What you will receive
Xalatan is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Latanoprost, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.