What is ZYTRAV 0.004%?
- ZYTRAV 0.004% contains Travoprost which belongs to a group of medicines called prostaglandin analogues. It works by reducing the pressure in the eye
What ZYTRAV 0.004% is used for?
- ZYTRAV 0.004% is used to reduce high pressure in the eye in adults, adolescents and children from 2 months old onward. This pressure can lead to an illness called glaucoma
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Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
Children & Adolescents
Driving & Using Machines
Talk to your doctor before using this medicine, if you:
- are allergic to travoprost or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
- had cataract surgery
- have current or previous history of an eye inflammation (iritis and uveitis)
- If you could become pregnant you must use adequate contraception whilst you use ZYTRAV 0.004%
- Do not use ZYTRAV 0.004% if you are breast feeding. It may get into your milk
- If you think that you may be pregnant speak with your doctor right away
- ZYTRAV 0.004% is not recommended to those children under 2 months of age
- It can be used in children from 2 months to 18 years at the same dose as for adults
- You may find that your vision is blurred for a time just after you use ZYTRAV 0.004%
- Do not drive or use machines until this has worn off
- Tell your doctor if you are taking or using or have recently taken or used any other medicines using prescription or without prescription
- Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or the doctor treating your child has told you
- Wash your hands
- Twist off the cap
- Hold the bottle, pointing down, between your thumb and fingers
- Tilt your head or your child’s head gently back. Pull down the eyelid with a clean finger, until there is a ‘pocket’ between the eyelid and the eye. The drop will go in here
- Bring the bottle tip close to the eye. Use a mirror if it helps
- Do not touch the eye or eyelid, surrounding areas or other surfaces with the dropper. It could infect the drops
- Gently squeeze the bottle to release one drop of ZYTRAV 0.004% at a time
- After using ZYTRAV 0.004%, keep the eyelid closed, apply gentle pressure by pressing a finger into the corner of the eye, by the nose for at least 1 minute. This helps to stop ZYTRAV 0.004% getting into the rest of the body
- If you use drops in both eyes, repeat the steps for the other eye
- Close the bottle cap firmly immediately after use
- Only use one bottle at a time. Do not open the pouch until you need to use the bottle. If a drop misses the eye, try again
- If you wear soft contact lenses, do not use the drops with your lenses in. After using the drops wait 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in
- The recommended dose is one drop in the affected eye or eyes, once a day - in the evening
- Only use ZYTRAV 0.004% in both eyes if your doctor told you to. Use it for as long as your doctor or the doctor treating your child told you to
If you or your child receive more ZYTRAV 0.004%
- Rinse all the medicine out with warm water. Don’t put in any more drops until it’s time for the next regular dose
If you forget to use ZYTRAV 0.004%
- Continue with the next dose as planned. Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Never use more than one drop in the affected eye(s) in a single day
If you stop using ZYTRAV 0.004%
- Do not stop using ZYTRAV 0.004% without first speaking to your doctor or the doctor treating your child, the pressure in your eye or your child’s eye will not be controlled which could lead to loss of sight
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
- eye redness, changes in the colour of the iris (coloured part of the eye), eye pain, discomfort, dry eye, itchy eye
- corneal disorder, eye inflammation, iris inflammation
- sensitivity to light
- eye discharge, inflammation or redness of eyelid
- blurred vision
- increased tear production, infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis), abnormal turning outward of the lower eyelid, clouding of the eye
- eyelid crusting
- growth of eyelashes
- increased allergic symptoms
- headache, cough, stuffy nose, throat irritation
- darkening of skin around the eye (s), skin darkening
- abnormal hair texture, excessive hair growth
- perception of flashing lights
- eczema of the eyelids
- abnormally positioned eyelashes that grow back toward the eye
- eye swelling
- reduced vision, halo vision, decreased eye sensation
- inflammation of the glands of the eyelids, pigmentation inside the eye
- increase in pupil size
- change in eyelash colour, tired eyes
- eye viral infection
- dizziness, bad taste
- shortness of breath, asthma, nasal allergy or inflammation, nasal dryness
- voice changes
- dry mouth
- redness or itching of the skin, rash
- Keep this medicine out of reach of children
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
- Store at room temperature (15-25ºC)
- You must throw away the bottle 4 weeks after you first opened it to prevent the risk of infections
Disclaimer:
The contents of this website are for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
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Rs.495.00
Mfr: Cadila Healthcare Ltd (Zydus)