Longlash 0.01% Eye Drop is used to treat raised /increased pressure in the eye in patients suffering from open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the optic nerve is damaged. This damaged nerve leads to an abnormal increase in eye pressure. 

Longlash 0.01% Eye Drop contains Bimatoprost,  a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) and reducing eye pressure.

This medicine may cause certain side effects, such as eye itching and conjunctival hyperemia (inflammation in the eye) in some cases. Most of these side effects of Longlash 0.01% Eye Drop are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, contact your doctor.

Do not use Longlash 0.01% Eye Drop if you are allergic to any of its components. Check with your doctor before starting Longlash 0.01% Eye Drop if you have dry eyes and cornea problems. Also, Longlash 0.01% Eye Drop should not be stopped suddenly as it may lead to severe side effects. Do not take any other eye medication with Longlash 0.01% Eye Drop without consulting your doctor.

Longlash 0.01% Eye Drop contains Bimatoprost, a prostaglandin analogue. It is primarily used in treating the high pressure of the eye in patients with glaucoma. It works by increasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye), thereby reducing eye pressure. 

• Eye itching

• Conjunctival hyperemia (inflammation in the eye)

• Dry eyes

• Burning eyes

• Eye pain or irritation

• Eye tearing

• Headaches

• Darker skin around your eye

Do not use Longlash 0.01% Eye Drop if you are allergic or hypersensitive to any of its components. Inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medications you are taking, especially eye medications and products that contain aspirin and vitamins. If you have a kidney problem, uveitis, macular oedema, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before starting Longlash 0.01% Eye Drop, and dose adjustment may be required. If you are taking other eye medication, please tell your doctor beforehand. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Longlash 0.01% Eye Drop, and you can put them back 15 minutes after using Longlash 0.01% Eye Drop. Wash your hands properly before using Longlash 0.01% Eye Drop to avoid any infection.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Longlash 0.01% Eye Drop may interact with other prostaglandins ophthalmic medications like latanoprost, tafluprost, travoprost, and unoprostone.

Drug-Food Interactions: Longlash 0.01% Eye Drop interacts with non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or ever had liver or kidney disease, uveitis (eye inflammation), or macular oedema (building up of fluid in the eye leading to swelling.

• LATANOPROST
• TAFLUPROST
• TRAVOPROST
• UNOPROSTONE

• Avoid intake of baked foods such as cakes, cookies, doughnuts or fried items such as French fries and stick margarine as these foods may worsen glaucoma and damage the optic nerve.

• Cut down your coffee intake as it may increase pressure in the eye, and replace coffee with green tea.

• Avoid exercises such as any position where the head is lower than the body, like an inverted yoga pose, as it may increase pressure in the eye. Doing selective exercises is advised for glaucoma patients.