Timoptol Dosage/Direction for Use

Always use Timoptol eye drops solution exactly as advised by the doctor. Check with the doctor or pharmacist if unsure. The doctor will decide how many drops should be taken each day and how long they should be used.
The usual dose is one drop in the affected eye(s) twice each day: one in the morning; one in the evening.
Do not change the usual dose without talking to the doctor.
Do not allow the tip of the container to touch the eye or areas around the eye. It may become contaminated with bacteria that can cause eye infection leading to serious damage of the eye, even loss of vision. To avoid possible contamination of the container, keep the tip of the container away from contact with any surface.
Use in children and adolescents: Before the patient or the child starts to take Timoptol, the doctor or the child's doctor will have carried out a detailed medical examination and decided whether or not this medicine is suitable. The patient or the child, especially a newborn, should be closely monitored for one to two hours after the first dose and carefully monitored for any signs of side effects until surgery is carried out.
Method of administration: One drop only of Timoptol should be instilled into the affected eye(s) each time. Follow Instructions for use under Cautions for Usage when administering the eye drops. After instillation, keep the eyes closed for as long as possible (e.g. 3-5 minutes) and apply pressure to the corner of the eye closest to the nose to prevent the eye drops spreading throughout the body.
Duration of treatment: The doctor or the child's doctor will decide for how long the eye drops will be needed.
Forgotten use of Timoptol: It is important to take Timoptol as prescribed by the doctor.
If a dose is missed, use the drops as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the usual time.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose.
Stopping use of Timoptol: If the use of this medicine wants to be stopped, talk to the doctor first. If there are any further questions on the use of this product, ask the doctor or pharmacist.