Careprost Plus Eye Drops (3ml)

How Does Careprost Plus Eye Drops Work?

Careprost Plus lowers eye pressure through two complementary actions.

Bimatoprost increases the drainage of aqueous humor (the fluid inside the eye), helping reduce intraocular pressure.

Timolol decreases the production of aqueous humor, preventing excess fluid buildup.

Together, these ingredients provide stronger pressure reduction than either medicine alone. This dual-action approach is commonly prescribed for people who need better long-term control of elevated eye pressure.

Uses of Careprost Plus Eye Drops (3ml)

Careprost Plus is prescribed to reduce elevated intraocular pressure and help protect the optic nerve from glaucoma-related damage.

It is commonly used for:

• Open-angle glaucoma
• Ocular hypertension
• Long-term control of elevated intraocular pressure
• Additional pressure reduction when a single glaucoma medicine is not sufficient

Open-Angle Glaucoma

Open-angle glaucoma develops when the eye’s drainage system becomes less efficient, causing pressure to rise gradually. Since symptoms often appear only after vision loss begins, early pressure control is essential.

Careprost Plus lowers eye pressure through two different mechanisms, helping slow disease progression and protect the optic nerve.

Ocular Hypertension

Ocular hypertension is higher-than-normal eye pressure without optic nerve damage. Although vision may remain normal initially, untreated high pressure increases the risk of developing glaucoma.

Regular monitoring and pressure reduction help lower this risk.

Benefits of Careprost Plus Eye Drops (3ml)

Careprost Plus provides several advantages for long-term glaucoma management:

• Combines two glaucoma medicines in one bottle
• Lowers eye pressure through dual mechanisms
• Helps protect the optic nerve
• Reduces the risk of glaucoma progression
• May reduce the need for multiple eye drops
• Convenient once-daily treatment
• Suitable for people needing greater pressure reduction than single-drug therapy

Dosage and Administration

The usual dose is one drop in the affected eye once daily, or as directed by an eye specialist. Using more than prescribed does not improve results and may reduce effectiveness.

Apply the drops at the same time each day. Wash your hands before use and avoid touching the dropper tip. If using other eye medications, wait 5–10 minutes between each product.

How to Apply Careprost Plus Eye Drops

For proper application:

• Wash your hands.
• Remove contact lenses.
• Tilt your head back and pull down the lower eyelid.
• Hold the bottle above the eye without touching it.
• Instill one drop.
• Close your eye gently for 1–2 minutes.
• Press the inner corner of the eye for about one minute.
• Replace the cap securely.

Contact lenses can usually be reinserted after 15 minutes, unless advised otherwise.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for your next dose. If so, skip the missed dose and continue your normal schedule.

Do not use extra drops to make up for a missed dose.

Possible Side Effects

Most side effects are mild and improve as your eyes adjust to treatment.

Common side effects

• Eye redness
• Burning or stinging
• Itching or irritation
• Dry or watery eyes
• Temporary blurred vision
• Light sensitivity
• Feeling of something in the eye

Less common side effects

• Darkening of eyelid skin
• Increased eyelash growth
• Permanent iris color changes
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Tiredness

Timolol may occasionally affect the heart or lungs. Seek medical attention if you develop breathing difficulties, chest pain, fainting, or a very slow heartbeat.

Warnings and Precautions

Tell your doctor before using Careprost Plus if you have:

• Asthma or breathing disorders
• Slow heart rate
• Heart disease or low blood pressure
• Diabetes
• Thyroid disease
• Liver or kidney disease
• Previous eye surgery
• Eye infection or inflammation
• Retinal disorders
• Macular edema

Temporary blurred vision may occur after use. Avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

Inform your eye surgeon if you are using this medicine before any eye surgery.

Drug Interactions

Careprost Plus may interact with several medicines. Inform your doctor about all prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Possible interactions include:

• Other glaucoma eye drops
• Oral beta blockers
• Calcium channel blockers
• Digoxin
• Anti-arrhythmic medicines
• Blood pressure medicines
• Insulin or oral diabetes medicines
• Adrenaline-containing medicines
• Medicines used during general anesthesia

When using multiple eye drops, leave 5–10 minutes between applications.

Who Should Avoid Careprost Plus Eye Drops?

Careprost Plus should generally not be used by people with:

• Allergy to bimatoprost, timolol, or any ingredient
• Bronchial asthma
• Severe COPD
• Sinus bradycardia
• Second- or third-degree heart block
• Uncontrolled heart failure
• Cardiogenic shock

Your doctor can recommend a more suitable alternative if necessary.

Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

There is limited information about the use of Careprost Plus during pregnancy. Treatment should only be used after carefully weighing the benefits and potential risks.

Timolol may pass into breast milk. A healthcare provider should determine whether treatment should continue during breastfeeding based on the expected benefits and possible risks.