Travoflo Eye Drop BAK Free

Short Description

Travoflo Eye Drop BAK Free is a medicine used to reduce pressure in the eyes in adults with glaucoma and high pressure in the eye.

Dosage Form

Eye Drop

Introduction

Travoflo Eye Drop BAK Free can be used alone 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. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. The most common side effects of this medicine include ocular hyperemia, decreased vision, eye discomfort, foreign body sensation, eye pain, and eye itching. If you experience any such side effects that bother you, talk to your doctor. They 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.

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

ocular hyperemia decreased vision eye discomfort foreign body sensation eye pain eye itching

Breastfeeding Warning

Travoflo 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.

Pregnancy Warning

Travoflo 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.

Travoflo Eye Drop BAK Free is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop. Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Travoflo Eye Drop BAK Free. Travoflo Eye Drop BAK Free may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This discoloration may be permanent.