
Bimat Eye Drop 3ml
Salt Composition: Bimatoprost (0.03% w/v)
Expiry Date: 01/2028
Inclusive of all taxes
3 ml
About The Product
used to reduce pressure in the eyes in adults with glaucoma and high pressure in the eye. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight, potentially leading to blindness. It works by helping fluid flow from inside the eye into the blood.
Description
Bimat Eye Drop 3ml is a prostaglandin analogue with active ingredient Bimatoprost (0.03% w/v). This drop is prescribed to reduce pressure in the eyes in adults with glaucoma and high pressure in the eye. If the pressure in eye is too high then it can damage sight and potentially lead to blindness.
Bimat Eye Drop works by helping fluid flow from inside the eye into the blood. This is suitable for adults and children. It can be used by itself or in combination with other eye medicines to reduce pressure.
Uses
- Glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
Side Effects
Most side effects of Bimat Eye Drop 3ml don't require medical attention as they may disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Some common side effects include:
- Red Eyes
- Itchy Eyes
- Growth Of Eyelashes
- Darkening Of The Skin Around The Eyes
- Headache
- Abnormal liver function test
- Eye Inflammation Due To An Allergy
In case of any serious or persistent effect, seek medical attention immediately.
How To Use
- Bimat Eye Drop should be taken in the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor. It is for external use only so it is essential to check the label for directions before use.
- You have to hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it then gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
How It Works
- Bimat Eye Drop 3ml is a prostaglandin analogue with active ingredient Bimatoprost (0.03% w/v). It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor to lowering the increased eye pressure.
- If the pressure in eye is too high then it can damage sight and potentially lead to blindness. It is suitable for both adults and children.
Safety Advice
FAQs
Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it then gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid.
Wipe off extra liquid and take it as prescribed by the doctor.
References
- Xiaojie, H., Fagang, J., Jun, J., Chunfang, W., Chengquan, L., & Xinghua, W. (2021). RETRACTED ARTICLE: bimatoprost-loaded silica shell–coated nanoparticles-laden soft contact lenses to manage glaucoma: In Vitro and in vivo studies. AAPS PharmSciTech, 23(1), 33. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34950994/
- Chen, L., Zeng, X., & Huang, X. (2018). Efficacy and safety of intraocular pressure-lowering agent’s bimatoprost and timolol maleate in glaucoma. International Journal of Pharmacology, 14(2), 179-186. https://www.imrpress.com/journal/ijp/14/2/10.3923/ijp.2018.179.186
- Wadhwa, A., Jadhav, C., & Yadav, K. S. (2022). Bimatoprost: Promising novel drug delivery systems in treatment of glaucoma. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 69, 103156. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S177322472200065X
- Xu, W., Jiao, W., Li, S., Tao, X., & Mu, G. (2019). Bimatoprost loaded microemulsion laden contact lens to treat glaucoma. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 54, 101330. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336629583_Bimatoprost_loaded_microemulsion_laden_contact_lens_to_treat_glaucoma_In_vitro_and_in_vivo_studies
- Paolera, M. D., Kasahara, N., Umbelino, C. C., & Walt, J. G. (2008). Comparative study of the stability of bimatoprost 0.03% and latanoprost 0.005%: a patient-use study. BMC ophthalmology, 8(1), 11. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18547433/
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