Glaucoma|Ocular hypertension

In Glaucoma Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free is a medicine used to reduce pressure in your eyes (ocular hypertension). This pressure can lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your eye is too high it can damage your sight. This medicine works by helping the fluid to flow from inside the eye into your bloodstream. It may be used alone or with other eye drops. Do not use it too often as that can make it less effective. You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it the pressure in your eye will not be controlled. This could lead to a loss of sight.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes in people with glaucoma and ocular hypertension (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.Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free is suitable for adults and children and can be used by itself or in combination with other eye medicines to reduce pressure. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. If you stop using it pressure in the eye could increase and damage your sight. Never use a bottle if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time. If you wear contact lenses make sure you remove them before instilling and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. The most common side effects include eyelashes changes eye pain and sensitivity to light. It may also cause blurred vision dryness in the eye a gradual change in color of the eye and other rare effects. If you get any side effects talk to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to tell you ways of reducing or preventing some side effects or suggest another treatment. If your vision is blurred or you have other changes in sight for a time do not drive until your vision is clear. This is usually a short-term side effect. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant or if you are breastfeeding.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

- Alcohol : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CAUTION <p> Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. | - Kidney : None <p> No interaction found/established | - Liver : None <p> No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free use it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Prostaglandin Analogu|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: OPHTHAL|Action Class :: PG F2 Alpha analogue

Glaucoma|Ocular hypertension

Eyelash changes | Eye pain | Increased sensitivity to light | Burning sensation in eye | Eye itching | Foreign body sensation | Itching | Stinging in the eyes | Conjunctival hyperemia

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CAUTION

UNSAFE

Q. Can I use contact lenses while using Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free?::: Yes you can use contact lenses while using Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free. However remove your contact lenses before instilling Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free. You can re-insert the lenses 15 minutes after instilling Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free. Contact your doctor if eye irritation occurs and persists.| Q. Can Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free cause a change in eye color?::: Yes continued use of Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free may cause a change in the color of the iris particularly brown pigmentation. This color change is more common in people who have mixed color eyes (blue-brown grey-brown yellow-brown or green-brown). The change may be more noticeable if it is used in only one eye. This change in color is likely to be permanent. Additionally the eyelashes may also become denser and the color of the eyelids may darken. However this is usually temporary and reverts to normal once the use of Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free is discontinued.| Q. Can I use other eye drops along with Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free?::: If you have to use other eye drops wait for at least 5 minutes before using them. You should inform your doctor about any other medicine which you are using since it may interfere with the working of Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free.| Q. How long do you keep your eyes shut after using Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free?::: After using the eye drops you should close your eyes for at least 2-3 minutes so that the medicine does not run off and gets absorbed in the eye. | Q. Do you have to refrigerate Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free?::: Yes the unopened bottle needs to be refrigerated at 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). However once the bottle is opened for use it may be stored at room temperature up to 25°C (77°F) for not longer than 6 weeks. | Q. How long does it take for Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free to start working?::: The pressure in the eyes starts decreasing after about 3-4 hours of using Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free and the maximum effect is reached after 8-12 hours.| Q. Can I use Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free in the morning?::: It is recommended to use Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free in the evening for best results. Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free when used in the evening for the first few days showed significantly effective results in lowering the eye pressure. The effect of this medicine remains for about 24 hours after administration.| Q. When to seek doctor’s advice while using Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free?::: You should contact your doctor immediately if you develop an eye infection injury conjunctivitis or an eyelid reaction. Along with that the doctor should be informed if you have undergone any eye surgery earlier. Use Lacoma PF Eye Drop BAK Free as prescribed by the doctor.