Briopt Eye Drop

How to use Briopt Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Medicine Works

Briopt Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Timolol and Brimonidine. Timolol is a beta blocker while Brimonidine is a sympathomimetic. They work by decreasing the production of aqueous humor (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

Expert Advice

• Briopt Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines that lowers high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
• Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
• If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
• Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
• Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
• It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
• It may cause temporary burning or itching sensation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
• Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How to use Briopt Eye Drop?

  Wash your hands before applying Briopt Eye Drop to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of the dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Briopt Eye Drop. For applying Briopt Eye Drop, tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and then put the drops in the pouch.

• Can Briopt Eye Drop be stopped when symptoms are relieved?

  No, Briopt Eye Drop should be continued as advised by the doctor. If any problems are experienced due to the use of Briopt Eye Drop, consult the doctor for re-evaluation.

• Can the use of Briopt Eye Drop cause blurry vision?

  Briopt Eye Drop can blur your eyes for a short period of time. Avoid driving or operating machinery just after using Briopt Eye Drop.

• What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Briopt Eye Drop?

  Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

• What are the contraindications associated with the use of Briopt Eye Drop?

  Briopt Eye Drop should not be used by patients who are hypersensitive to Timolol, Brimonidine or any of its constituents. This medicine should be avoided in patients who have airway disease, lung disease or heart disease. This medicine should not be used in children who are 2 years old or younger.