How does the generic for Xalatan function?

Generic Xalatan drops function to boosts the draining of the fluid present in the eye. When the quantity of the excess fluid inside the eye is decreased, pressure inside the eye reduces simultaneously.

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Caution

Avoid applying while wearing contact lenses. There are chances of it getting absorbed by the lenses leading to the discolouration of the soft lenses. Also, this may in turn result in various adverse effects in your eye. If you are a person who wears contact lenses, ensures that you remove your lenses before applying generic Xalatan drops and you take a break of at least 15mins to put on the lenses after you apply generic Xalatan drops.

Make sure that the tip of the dropper with which you apply the generic Xalatan drops do not touch other surfaces thus ensuring that any means of a contamination is prevented

If prescribed by the doctor, generic Xalatan eye drops can be also used coupled with other eye drops. In such cases make sure that the application is administered with a time gap of at least 5 minutes. This prevents one eye drop being washed away by the other.

If you are applying more than one drop in the same eye, administer it with a time gap of five minutes.

Warning:

If you are a person allergic to latanoprost, avoid using Xalatan.

Avoid using any other eye drops coupled with Xalatan unless it is instructed by your health care provider.

Using an excess amount of generic Xalatan in your eye can lead to a harmful lowering of the pressure in the eye. So, it is warned to stick to the appropriate dosage of generic Xalatan drops. Make sure that you apply only the number of drops that the doctor prescribed you. Also, avoid using the generic for Xalatan for either shorter or longer time than it is recommended by your medical practitioner.

Generic Xalatan drops are reported to result in a change of colour in the eye (due to the presence of a preservative in this medication) and to cause thickening of the eye lashes. These changes may take place over a long period of time and may stay even after you stop using the Xanatol drops. Since this change in colour happens only in the eye in which you apply Xalatan , this may ultimately result in a difference in the colour of both the eyes.

If you experience any problems in your eye including infection, itching or any other unpleasant sensation, make sure that you inform it to your doctor at once.

Pregnancy warnings:

If you are planning to become pregnant or if you become pregnant , talk to your doctor or health care provider about it so that any possible risks of using teh generic for Xalatan during this stage is avoided. A few cases of using generic Xalatan causing adverse effects during pregnancy have been reported. For example normal neonatal and maternal effects have been reported. Also an instance of an early abortion is reported. Anyway casualty cases caused from the usage of Xalatan generic is reported to be unlikely.

Breast feeding warnings:

Whether or not Generic Xalatan drops are present in the breast milk is still not confirmed. Any cases reporting that the Xalatan drops passes to the breast milk is not substantiated. But it is highly advised that you consult your doctor or health care advisor about this issue so that that could affect the nursing baby is completely avoided.

When applying the generic for Xalatan:

Make sure that your hands are properly washed before you use generic Xalatan. This is to avoid any possible risks of it getting contaminated.

When applying generic Xalatan drops tilt your head backwards and pull your eyelids backwards to create a small pouch in the eye. Apply the generic Xalatan drops and close your eyes gently for some time.

After applying the generic Xalatan drops it is advised that you press the corner of your eye to prevent the drops being absorbed into the tear duct.

When applying the drops the cleanliness of the dropper used must be ensured. Failure in this can result in various problems in the eye including infections.

About dosage:

Follow the instructed dose by your doctor for using the generic Xalatan drops.

If you happen to miss a dose, stick to the normal usage schedule. Do not try to compensate for your missed dose by applying an excess amount of Xalatan drops later.

If a case of over dose happens contact the poison help line at 1-800-222-1222 or get in touch with your local poison centre immediately.

Side effects:

Some of the side effects reported about using Xalatan is:

1. Redenning of the eye

2. Inflammation and itching sensation in the eye.

3. Pain in the chest

4. Problems with eye sight

5. Higher sensitivity to light

6. Burning sensation in the eye

7. Cold and sore throat

8. Unclear vision

9. Watery eyes

10. Puffy eyes

11. Head ache

12. Giddiness

The above list of may not include all the possible side effects caused by using Xalatan generic eye drops. The nature and degree of the side effects depends on the individuals. So it is highly recommended that you discuss with your doctor or medical practitioner about any risks of using Xalatan drops.