Betaxolol

Country: New Zealand

Language: English

Source: Medsafe (Medicines Safety Authority)

Active ingredient:

Betaxolol hydrochloride 0.56%{relative} equivalent to betaxolol 0.5%

Available from:

REX Medical Ltd

INN (International Name):

Betaxolol hydrochloride 0.56% w/v (equivalent to betaxolol 0.5%)

Dosage:

0.5% w/v

Pharmaceutical form:

Eye drops, solution

Composition:

Active: Betaxolol hydrochloride 0.56%{relative} equivalent to betaxolol 0.5% Excipient: Benzalkonium chloride Disodium edetate dihydrate Sodium chloride Sodium hydroxide Water for injection

Units in package:

Bottle, dropper, LDPE 5mL with polystyrene cap, 5 mL

Class:

Prescription

Prescription type:

Prescription

Manufactured by:

Olon SpA

Therapeutic indications:

Betaxolol hydrochloride 0.5% w/v eye drops have been shown to be effective in lowering intraocular pressure and are indicated in the treatment of ocular hypertension or chronic open angle glaucoma. Betaxolol 0.5% w/v eye drops may be used alone or in combination with other IOP-lowering medication.

Product summary:

Package - Contents - Shelf Life: Bottle, dropper, LDPE, 5 mL, with polystyrene cap, packaged in a cardboard carton - 5 mL - 24 months from date of manufacture stored at or below 30°C 4 weeks opened stored at or below 30°C

Authorization date:

2005-07-14