Latanoprost
Brand: Xalatan
No boxed warning on the current FDA label.
- Caution
- Permanent iris darkening, eyelash growth, and darkening of the eyelid skin.
- Storage
- Unopened bottles refrigerated (36 to 46 F); once opened, room temperature for up to 6 weeks; protect from light.
Common side effects
- Permanent darkening of the iris
- Longer, darker eyelashes
- Eye redness and stinging
- Darkening of the eyelid skin
Key interactions
- Separate other eye drops by at least 5 minutes
Counseling points
- Usually instilled once daily in the evening
- Iris color change can be permanent, especially in mixed-color eyes
- Remove contact lenses and wait 15 minutes before reinserting
- Unopened bottles are refrigerated; once opened, room temperature for 6 weeks
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