Levobetaxolol (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : L-betaxolol, Betaxon

Proper Use of This Medicine

If you wear contact lenses, make sure you take them out before using this medicine .

Shake the medicine well before using it.

To use :

• First, wash your hands. With the middle finger, apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye (and continue to apply pressure for 1 or 2 minutes after the medicine has been placed in the eye).Tilt the head back and with the index finger of the same hand, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed.
• Immediately after using the eye drops, wash you hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.
• To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the dropper to any surface (including the eye). Also, keep the container tightly closed.

Dosing - The dose of ophthalmic levobetaxolol may be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of levobetaxolol. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For ophthalmic dosage form (suspension):
  • For open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
    • Adults - Use one drop in each affected eye two times a day
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep the bottle in an upright position.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Protect from light.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.