Buy Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml- Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Instructions

Introduction of Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml

If the seal is broken before you use it for the first time, never use Simbrinza Opthalmic Suspension. Clean your hands and shake the bottle well before each use. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait at least 15 minutes to get them back. Don't stop using this medication without telling your doctor about it. Otherwise, the strain in your eye would not be controlled, which may impair your eyesight.

Do not take this medicine if you have serious kidney disorders or are allergic to medications called sulphonamide. Speak to the doctor before taking it if you have problems with your liver, dry eyes or cornea. Simbrinza Opthalmic Suspension is not approved for people under 18 years of age or for women who are pregnant or breast-feeding. Do not use other eye drops until your doctor advises you to do so.

How To Use Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml

This medicine is for external use only. Always wash your hands before and after applying eye drops. Tilt your head back and look upwards. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it to avoid contamination. Pull down the lower eyelid to form a pouch. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Whilst keeping the affected eye closed, gently press your finger against the corner of the closed eye (the side where the eye meets the nose) and hold for 1 minute. Wipe off any extra liquid. Wait for 5 minutes before administering another drop into that eye (of the same or different medication) to prevent drops from being washed out of the eye. Ensure to replace and tighten the cap straight after use or discard away any medication for single-use containers.

Brands

Alcon

Active Ingredient

brimonidine brinzolamide

Manufactured by

Alcon Laboratories (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Side Effects

As with all medications, you may experience some side effects. Not everyone experiences it. This is not a cause for concern. However, it is so that you are aware of it.

The most common side effects of Simbrinza Opthalmic Suspension are blurred vision and bitter taste in the mouth. Often people have more general symptoms, such as shortness of breath, dizziness, tiredness or heart palpitations. If your vision is blurred or you've had other improvements for a while, don't drive until your vision is clear.

Skin redness and skin itching , Facial flushing, Burning sensation, Pins and needles (paraesthesia), Increased IOP , Swollen face, Nasal congestion, Blurred vision and ocular dryness, Fatigue, Drowsiness and dizziness

Blurred vision, Dry eyes, Headache, Eye pain, Itchiness of the eye, Taste abnormality, Watery eye

Warning Precautions

Alcohol Warning (Not Advisable)

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml. Taking Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml with alcohol may have additive effects in the central nervous system.It is not known whether alcohol consumption will interact with Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml. There is no adverse reaction recorded involving these two substances together. It is, therefore, safe to be used together.

Pregnancy Warning (Not Safe)

The safety of Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml during human pregnancy is not established. In addition to that, animal studies do not show any teratogenic effects on the fetus. Animal reproductive studies have shown fetal toxicity while there are no or inadequate data involving human pregnancy. It is advisable for pregnant women to use other alternatives for the eye problems.

Breastfeeding Warning (Limited Data)

There is no information regarding the safety of Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml during lactation. It is not known whether Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml is excreted in human breast milk.It is not known whether Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml is excreted through the human breastmilk or not. Animal studies have shown traces of breastmilk when Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml was given orally. The decision to use Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml depends on the risk to benefit of the treatment to the infant and the mother.

Driving Warning (Not Advisable)

Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml may cause side effects such as dizziness, blurry vision or tiredness, all of which could affect the ability to concentrate and drive.It is not advisable to drive while using Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml due to its possible side effects to the eyes such as blurred vision and eye pain which can affect the concentration and ability to drive.

Kidney Warning (High Risk)

Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease as Brinomidine has not been studied in kidney disease.Dose adjustment may be needed in those with mild to moderate renal impairment while it is contraindicated in severe kidney disease.

Liver Warning (Limited Data)

Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml should be used with caution in patients with liver disease as Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml has not been studied in liver disease.Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml has not been studied on the effect of hepatic impaired patient. It does not have any contraindication or reported adverse effects involving the liver previously, therefore, the uses should be used only when indicated and advice from a specialist.

Quick Tips

For greatest result, place one drop 2-3 times a day in the affected eye (s).
Apply the pressure to the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for around 1 minute, immediately after the drop has been instilled. This minimises the chance of side-effects.
To prevent contaminating the eye drops, do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface or to your eye.
Remove contact lenses before use and wait at least 15 minutes before re-inserting.
If several eye medications are used, wait at least 5-15 minutes until the next prescription is given in the same eye to prevent dilution of the medication.

FAQ

Can I use contact lenses after applying Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml?

Yes, you can. However, ensure that you allow at least 15 minutes before you put your contact lens. Take note that Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

Can I apply Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml while using contact lenses?

No, you should remove your contact lenses before instilling Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml. You can re-insert the lens at least 15 minutes after applying Alcon Simbrinza 10mg/ml Eye Drop 5ml. Contact your doctor if there is any eye irritation that persists.

Can I apply more than one eye medication at the same time?

Yes, you can. However, when applying multiple eye medications, wait for at least 5-15 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye. This is to avoid dilution of the medicine. Eye ointments should be administered last.

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1. Medscape. Brinzolamide + Brimonidine. [Accessed 25 Apr. 2019] (online)

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4. WebMD, Eye Health, Tips Living Glaucoma

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