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Betaxolol eye drops

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If you wear soft contact lenses, you should remove these before instilling eye drops, and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in.
Keep your regular appointments so that your condition can be monitored.
Eye drops have an expiry of 28 days unless they are the unit dose drops.

About betaxolol eye drops

Type of medicine	Beta-blocker
Used for	Lowering pressure in the eye
Also called	Betoptic
Available as	Eye drops: suspension or solution Single-use eye drops

Betaxolol Eye Drops work by lowering pressure in the eye.

Before using betaxolol eye drops

Before using betaxolol eye drops make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding.
If you have suffered from heart problems.
If you suffer from diabetes mellitus.
If you have any thyroid problems.
If you suffer from asthma or other breathing problems.
If you suffer from sicca syndrome (dry eyes and dry mouth).
If you suffer from myasthenia gravis.
If you are due to have any operations.
If you take part in sports at a national/international level.

How to use betaxolol eye drops

Wash your hands before instilling your eye drops.
The usual dose is one drop twice a day.
Do not instill more than one drop at a time.
If you are using more than one type of eye drop, leave a gap of at least five minutes between applications.

Getting the most from your treatment

If you wear soft contact lenses, you should remove these before instilling eye drops, and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in.
Keep your regular appointments so that your condition can be monitored.
Eye drops have an expiry of 28 days (unless unit dose, in which case throw away after use).

Can betaxolol eye drops cause problems?

Along with their useful effects all medicines can cause unwanted side effects, which usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following side effects continue or become troublesome.

Common side-effects	What can I do if I experience this
Discomfort in the eye	If this does not stop, or gets worse, speak to your doctor.
Itching and irritation of the eyes and eyelids, made worse by instilling the eye drops	This may be an allergy to the drops. Stop using, and see your doctor.

How to store betaxolol eye drops

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.

Important information about all medicines

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Make sure that the person prescribing this medicine knows about any other medicines that you are taking. This includes medicines you buy and herbal and homeopathic medicines.
If you buy any medicines check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take with your other medicines.
Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction after taking any medicine.
Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you or someone else has taken an overdose of this medicine go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital at once. Always take the container with you, if possible, even if it is empty.
If you are having any treatment like an operation or dental treatment tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking.
Always read the printed information leaflet that comes with your medicine.
This medicine is for you. Never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Never keep out of date or unwanted medicines. Take them to your local pharmacy which will dispose of them for you.
If you have any questions about this medicine ask your pharmacist.

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