LATANOPROST OPHTH. (XALATAN) HOW MEDICINE IS ADMINISTERED? TOP Use this medicine exactly as directed on the label, unless instructed differently by your doctor * WASH hands prior to administration. * To prevent contamination, do not touch the tip of the container to the eye, finger or any surface. * Avoid touching the dropper to any other surface. * DO NOT share container with other patients. DO NOT allow tip of container to touch the nasal passage. DISCARD after medicine is no longer required. * WASH hands immediately after using medication. * Wait 10 minutes before applying any different eye medication. WARNINGS/PRECAUTIONS: TOP * Safety of use during pregnancy has not been established. This medicine SHOULD NOT BE USED DURING PREGNANCY unless benefit justifies potential risk to the fetus. CALL YOUR DOCTOR. * Do not instill this medication while wearing contact lenses. * Reinsert lenses at least 15 minutes after placing medication into the eyes. * Notify doctor if stinging, burning, itching, redness, irritation, swelling, decreasing vision or pain persists or worsens. * This medication may slowly change the eye color to a browner shade. Notify your doctor of any change in eye color. ADVERSE REACTIONS: Stop taking this medicine and get emergency help IMMEDIATELY if you experience: Skin rash; Shortness of breath. Stop taking this medicine and notify your doctor AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience: Eye color change; Eye inflammation; Migraine. Other Common Side Effects: TOP Feeling of something in the eye; Blurred vision; Transient eye burning/stinging; Tearing; Increased eyelash length; Dry eyes; Engorgement of blood; Sweating; Respiratory infection; Back pain; Muscle pain; Eye itching. Other Common Side Effects: If symptoms are mild but do not go away or are bothersome, check with your doctor. IF ANY OF THE ABOVE SIDE EFFECTS IS SEVERE, CALL YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. This leaflet has been developed by CliniDATA Source, Inc. based primarily on labeling information provided by the manufacturer. The information does not cover all possible uses, actions, precautions, side effects, or interactions of this medicine. It is not intended as medical advice for individual patients. Copyright © CliniDATA Source, Inc. 03/14. All rights reserved