Xalcom 50 mikrogram/ml + 5 mg/ml Ögondroppar, lösning

Country: Sweden

Language: Swedish

Source: Läkemedelsverket (Medical Products Agency)

Active ingredient:

latanoprost; timololmaleat

Available from:

Medartuum AB

ATC code:

S01ED51

INN (International Name):

latanoprost; timolol maleate

Dosage:

50 mikrogram/ml + 5 mg/ml

Pharmaceutical form:

Ögondroppar, lösning

Composition:

bensalkoniumklorid Hjälpämne; latanoprost 50 mikrog Aktiv substans; timololmaleat 6,83 mg Aktiv substans

Prescription type:

Receptbelagt

Therapeutic area:

kombinationer

Authorization status:

Avregistrerad

Authorization date:

2005-03-22

Patient Information leaflet

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PACKAGE LEAFLET
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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
XALCOM 50 MICROGRAMS/ML AND 5 MG/ML EYE DROPS, SOLUTION
Latanoprost + Timolol
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS
MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
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Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to
others. It may harm them,
even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
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If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This
includes any possible side
effects not listed in this leaflet. (See section 4).
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
1.
What Xalcom is and what it is used for
2.
What you need to know before you use Xalcom
3.
How to use Xalcom
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Xalcom
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Contents of the pack and other information
1. WHAT XALCOM IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Xalcom contains two medicines: latanoprost and timolol. Latanoprost
belongs to a group of
medicines known as prostaglandin analogues. Timolol belongs to a group
of medicines known as
beta-blockers. Latanoprost works by increasing the natural outflow of
fluid from the eye into the
bloodstream. Timolol works by slowing the formation of fluid in the
eye.
Xalcom is used to reduce the pressure in your eye if you have
conditions known as open angle
glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Both these conditions are linked to
an increase in the pressure
within your eye, eventually affecting your eyesight. Your doctor will
usually prescribe you Xalcom
when other medicines have not worked adequately.
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE XALCOM
Xalcom can be used in adult men and women (including the elderly), but
is not recommended for use
if you are less than 18 years of age.
DO NOT USE XALCOM
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if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to either of the medicines in
Xalcom (latanoprost or timolol),
beta-blockers, or any of the other ingredients of Xalcom (listed in
section 6)
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if yo