Rutim 0.15%/0.5% Eye Drop

Short Description

Rutim 0.15%/0.5% Eye Drop is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of pressure in the eyes (ocular hypertension) and glaucoma.

Dosage Form

Eye Drop

Introduction

Rutim 0.15%/0.5% Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines that lowers high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. It works by decreasing the pressure of fluid in the eye (aqueous humor), which helps in lowering the increased eye pressure.

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.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed

Alcohol Warning

No interaction found/established

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Rutim 0.15%/0.5% Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Information regarding the use of Rutim 0.15%/0.5% Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Rutim 0.15%/0.5% Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Timolol and Brimonidine. Timolol is a beta blocker while Brimonidine is a sympathomimetic. They work by decreasing the production of aqueous humor (fluid in the eye) thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

Rutim 0.15%/0.5% Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines that lowers high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface or to your eye to avoid contaminating the eye drops. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.