Brimonidine Eye Drops
This medication is used to lower pressure in the eye, usually if you have glaucoma. If the high pressure is not reduced, it could eventually damage your sight.
How to Use
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Wash your hands.
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Remove contact lenses (if applicable).
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Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye or any other surface.
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Tilt your head back, look up and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pocket.
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Hold the bottle upside down directly over your eye and squeeze it gently to release one drop into the pocket
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If a drop misses your eye, try again.
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Look down and close your eye for about 30 seconds.
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Place a finger at the inner corner of the eye and press. This will reduce the medication from draining out.
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Try not to blink, squeeze your eyelids or rub your eyes.
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Replace bottle cap.
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Wait 3-5 minutes in between different eye drops (if using multiple types of eye drops).
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If you use contact lenses, wait 15 minutes after using before you put them back in.
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Discard any unused drops 28 days after opening by dropping off to the pharmacy.
Side Effects
The most common side effects include red eye, itchy eyes, visual disturbance, small bumps on the eye surface, dryness of the mouth, burning/stinging of the eye, a feeling that something is in your eye, watery eyes, eyelid swelling, itching, eye pain, sticky eyes, light sensitivity, headache, feeling weak, stuffy or runny nose.
Storage
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Store at room temperature
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Keep out of reach and sight of children
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Do not use it after the expiry date (the expiry date refers to the last day of that month)
This is for informational purposes only and does not substitute medical advice. It is not a complete product summary and does not include a full list of side effects. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have or for any unexpected effects while using this product.
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