Treatment of open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Active Ingredient: Brimonidine tartrate
Prescription Product
Vet Prescription Accepted
Treatment of open angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Active Ingredient: Brimonidine tartrate
Prescription Product
Vet Prescription Accepted
The product is only available on prescription of a registered Doctor / Vet and other registered prescribers. You can order this product now, but it will not be shipped until we have received your valid prescription. Once you have ordered we will email you different ways to get your prescription to us.
£12.99Original price was: £12.99.£9.49Current price is: £9.49.
Experience the benefits of clearer vision with Alphagan Eye Drops. Our advanced formula is designed to effectively lower intraocular pressure, promoting healthy eyes and optimal sight. With our product you can rest assured that your eyes are receiving top notch care. Don’t settle for anything less than exceptional eye care – choose Alphagan today!
Alphagan Eye Drops owe their effectiveness to the active ingredient brimonidine tartrate, which belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonists. By targeting and stimulating these specific receptors within our bodies Alphagan provides fast relief from eye pressure through efficient reduction methods that work quickly every time you use them! This makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking for reliable results in managing ocular conditions like glaucoma or high blood pressure inside your eyes.
Alphagan Eye Drops is a standalone solution that can also complement other treatments for managing eye pressure. When beta blockers are not an option or when they prove insufficient on their own Alphagans expertly crafted formula provides effective relief. Our commitment to personalized care ensures optimal results and improved outcomes for our patients. Trust in us as your partner in healthcare!
Treat yourself to the best possible care for open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension with Alphagan Eye Drops. Backed by a trustworthy brand name these carefully formulated drops offer unparalleled results that will leave you feeling confident in your treatment plan.
Benefits of Alphagan Eye Drops
Alphagan Eye Drops boast a unique ingredient – brimonidine tartrate – that targets the root cause of eye pressure issues. This powerful component effectively reduces internal ocular pressure for improved visual clarity and comfort levels in no time at all! If you’re struggling with uncomfortable or blurry vision due to high intraocular pressure consider giving Alphagan Eye Drops a try today.
Science has given us alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonists – a group of medicines that have proven their worth in treating ocular conditions. These powerful drugs are renowned for delivering results where others may fail. Don’t settle for anything less than the best when it comes to your eye health! Discover how these innovative treatments can help you today.
Alphagan Eye Drops offer versatility in their usage. Whether you choose to use them alone or combine with other eye drops tailored for your specific treatment needs these drops are an excellent choice. Don’t hesitate – try Alphagan today!
Alphagan Eye Drops are a trusted option for managing open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. With exceptional care at its core this product offers unparalleled support in managing these conditions effectively.
Alphagan Eye Drops are subjected to rigorous quality testing ensuring that they meet the highest standards of safety and reliability for all users.
Your eyes deserve the best care possible. Don’t settle for anything less than Alphagan Eye Drops – Brimonidine Eye Drops, 5ml. With this product you can achieve clear vision and a brighter future for your eyes today! Take action now by ordering yours today. You won’t regret it!
Always consult with your healthcare professional before using any medication, especially if you have pre existing medical conditions or are taking other drugs. Follow the usage instructions and recommended dosage for optimal results to achieve desired outcomes.
Alphagan Eye Drops can be used to treat cats and dogs when prescribed by a vet.
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged.
It’s usually caused by fluid building up in the front part of the eye, which increases pressure inside the eye.
Your eye contains a clear, watery liquid that feeds the inside of the eye. Liquid is constantly being drained out of the eye and new liquid is made to replace this. If the liquid cannot drain out quickly enough, the pressure inside the eye builds up. This medicine works by increasing the amount of liquid that is drained. This reduces the pressure inside the eye. If the high pressure is not reduced, it could lead to a disease called glaucoma and eventually damage your sight.
Glaucoma can lead to loss of vision if it’s not diagnosed and treated early.
It can affect people of all ages, but is most common in adults in their 70s and 80s.
Glaucoma does not usually cause any symptoms to begin with.
It tends to develop slowly over many years and affects the edges of your vision (peripheral vision) first.
For this reason, many people do not realise they have glaucoma, and it’s often only picked up during a routine eye test.
If you do notice any symptoms, they might include blurred vision, or seeing rainbow-coloured circles around bright lights.
Both eyes are usually affected, although it may be worse in 1 eye.
Very occasionally, glaucoma can develop suddenly and cause:
Visit an opticians or a GP if you have any concerns about your vision.
If you have glaucoma, early diagnosis and treatment can help stop your vision getting worse.
Without treatment, glaucoma can eventually lead to blindness.
If you develop symptoms of glaucoma suddenly, go to your nearest eye casualty unit or A&E as soon as possible.
This is a medical emergency that may require immediate treatment.
There are several different types of glaucoma.
The most common is called primary open angle glaucoma. This tends to develop slowly over many years.
It’s caused by the drainage channels in the eye becoming gradually clogged over time.
Other types of glaucoma include:
acute angle closure glaucoma – an uncommon type caused by the drainage in the eye becoming suddenly blocked, which can raise the pressure inside the eye very quickly
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Always use ALPHAGAN exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Adults
The recommended dose is one drop twice daily in the affected eye(s), approximately 12 hours apart. Do not change the dose or stop taking ALPHAGAN without speaking to your doctor.
Children under 12 years
ALPHAGAN must not be used for infants below 2 years of age.
ALPHAGAN is not recommended for use in children (from 2 years until 12 years).
Instructions for use
ALPHAGAN comes as eye drops. Always wash your hands before applying eye drops. Your prescription label tells you how many drops to use at each dose. If you use ALPHAGAN with another eye drop, wait 5-15 minutes before applying the second eye drop.
Apply your eye drops in the following way:
1. Tilt your head back and look at the ceiling.
2. Gently pull the lower eyelid down until there is a small pocket.
3. Squeeze the upturned dropper bottle to release a drop into your eye.
4. Whilst keeping the affected eye closed, press your finger against the corner of the closed eye (the side where the eye meets the nose) and hold for 1 minute.
If a drop misses your eye, try again.
To avoid contamination, do not let the tip of the bottle touch your eye or anything else. Replace and tighten the cap straight after use.
If you use more ALPHAGAN than you should
Adults
In adults who were instilling more drops than prescribed, the side effects reported were those already known to occur with ALPHAGAN.
Adults who accidentally swallowed ALPHAGAN experienced decrease in blood pressure, which in some patients was followed by the increase in blood pressure.
Children
Serious side effects were reported in children who accidentally swallowed ALPHAGAN. Signs included sleepiness, floppiness, low body temperature, paleness and breathing difficulties. Should this happen, contact your doctor immediately.
Adults and Children
If ALPHAGAN has been accidentally swallowed or if you have used more ALPHAGAN than you should, please contact your doctor immediately.
If you forget to use ALPHAGAN
If you forget to take a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. If, however, it is almost time for your next dose, you should omit the missed dose altogether and then follow your normal routine.
If you stop using ALPHAGAN
To be effective ALPHAGAN must be used every day. Do not stop using ALPHAGAN until your doctor tells you to.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Delivery Options
Delivery options
All deliveries are subject to the availability of the product and product sale conditions been met.
Order & Collect
Free next-day collection from In-Store
UK Delivery
Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.
Europe Delivery
Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country. Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.
Rest of the World
Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS
If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to brimonidine tartrate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
If you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors or certain other antidepressants. You must inform your doctor if you are taking any antidepressant drug.
If you are breast-feeding.
In infants/babies (from birth until 2 years).
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor before using ALPHAGAN
If you suffer or have suffered from depression, reduced mental capacity, reduced blood supply to the brain, heart problems, a disturbed blood supply of the limbs or a blood pressure disorder.
If you have or have had in the past kidney or liver problems.
Children and Adolescents
ALPHAGAN is not recommended for use in children between the ages of 2 and 12 years.
ALPHAGAN should not usually be used in adolescents aged 12 to 17 as clinical studies have not been performed in this age group.
Other medicines and ALPHAGAN
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:
pain killers, sedatives, opiates, barbiturates or are regularly consuming alcohol.
anaesthetics.
to treat a heart condition or to lower blood pressure.
that can affect the metabolism like chlorpromazine, methylphenidate and reserpine.
which work on the same receptor as ALPHAGAN, for example isoprenaline and prazosin.
monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors and other antidepressants.
medicines for any condition, even if unrelated to your eye condition.
or if the dose of any of your current medicines is changed.
These could affect your treatment with ALPHAGAN.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Do not use ALPHAGAN if you are pregnant unless your doctor considers it necessary.
ALPHAGAN should not be used while breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
ALPHAGAN may cause blurred or abnormal vision. This effect may seem worse at night or in reduced lighting.
ALPHAGAN may also cause drowsiness or tiredness in some patients.
If you experience any of these symptoms, do not drive or use machinery until the symptoms are cleared.
ALPHAGAN contains Benzalkonium chloride
ALPHAGAN contains 0.25 mg benzalkonium chloride in each 5 ml of solution which is equivalent to 0.05 mg/ml.
Benzalkonium chloride is a preservative which may be absorbed by soft contact lenses and may change the colour of the contact lenses. You should remove contact lenses before using this medicine and put them back 15 minutes afterwards.
Benzalkonium chloride may also cause eye irritation, especially if you have dry eyes or disorders of the cornea (the clear layer at the front of the eye). If you feel abnormal eye sensation, stinging or pain in the eye after using this medicine, talk to your doctor
How to store ALPHAGAN
Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not store above 25°C.
Do not use this medicine if the tamper proof seal on the bottle neck is broken before you first begin to use it.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle label and carton after EXP:. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Throw the bottle away 28 days after opening, even if there is solution remaining.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following eye side effects may be seen with ALPHAGAN.
Affecting the eye
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
Irritation of the eye (eye redness, burning, stinging, a feeling of something in the eye, itching, follicles or white spots on the see-through layer which covers the surface of the eye)
Blurred vision
An allergic reaction in the eye
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Local irritation (inflammation and swelling of the eyelid, swelling of the see-through layer which covers the surface of the eye, sticky eyes, pain and tearing)
Sensitivity to light
Erosion on the surface of the eye and staining
Eye dryness
Whitening of the see-through layer which covers the surface of the eye
Abnormal vision
Inflammation of the see-through layer which covers the surface of the eye
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
Inflammation within the eye
Reduction in pupil size
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
Itching of eyelids
Affecting the body
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
Headache
Dry mouth
Tiredness/drowsiness
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
Dizziness
Cold-like symptoms
Symptoms involving the stomach and digestion
Abnormal taste
General weakness
Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
Depression
Palpitations or changes in heart rate,
Dry nose
General allergic reactions.
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):
Shortness of breath
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):
Sleeplessness
Fainting
High blood pressure
Low blood pressure
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data):
Skin reactions including redness, face swelling, itching, rash and widening of blood vessels
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via:
ADR Reporting
The Medicines Authority
Post-Licensing Directorate
203 Level 3, Rue D’Argens
GŻR-1368 Gżira
Website: www.medicinesauthority.gov.mt
e-mail: postlicensing.medicinesauthority@gov.mt
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Ingredients
What ALPHAGAN contains
The active substance is brimonidine tartrate. One ml solution contains 2.0 mg brimonidine tartrate, equivalent to 1.3 mg of brimonidine.
The other ingredients are benzalkonium chloride as a preservative, poly(vinyl alcohol), sodium chloride, sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, purified water and sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid for pH-adjustment.
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