How To Use Alphagan P

Put one drop of brimonidine tartrate (Alphagan P) 0.1% or 0.15% eye drops in the affected eye three times a day at 8-hour intervals. If you are also using other eye drops, including eye drops to lower intraocular pressure, apply them at least 5 minutes away from Alphagan P.

Read the prescription label carefully and use Alphagan P exactly as instructed by your doctor. Do not change the dose or dosing frequency without your doctor’s approval.

If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying Alphagan P, and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them. A preservative in this eye drop called benzalkonium chloride can damage soft contact lenses.

Here is a step-by-step guide for applying Alphagan P:

• Wash your hands properly with soap and water. 
• Remove your contact lenses (if you wear them).
• Do not touch the tip of the dropper to your eye, finger, face, or any other surface. 
• Tilt your head slightly back and pull your lower eyelid down to form a small pocket. 
• Squeeze one drop of Alphagan P into this pocket and gently close the eye. 
• Use your finger to apply gentle pressure on the inner corner of the eye.
• Tilt your head down for 1-2 minutes. 
• Replace the dropper in the bottle immediately. Do not rinse or wipe the dropper. 
• Dab any excess medicine with a clean tissue.
• Wash your hands once more to remove any medicine. 
• Wait at least 5 minutes before using other eye medicines.
• Wait at least 15 minutes before putting your contact lenses back in.

Alphagan P should only be applied to the eye surface. Do not put this medicine in your mouth or nose or swallow it.

Alphagan P can help to control open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, but it does not cure these conditions. Continue using the medicine even if you feel well and are symptom-free. Do not stop treatment with Alphagan P without consulting your healthcare provider.

Missed dose: If you forget a dose of Alphagan P, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and use the next dose according to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use a double dose or extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Storage: Store Alphagan P at room temperature (between 15-30° C or 59-86° F) away from moisture, heat, and direct light in a tightly closed container. Do not store medications in the bathroom, where they can be exposed to moisture and heat. Keep all medications safely out of reach of children and pets.

Unused medicine: Unused or expired Alphagan P should be disposed of in a way that children, other people, and pets cannot get to them. Do not throw Alphagan P in the trash or flush it down the toilet. The best way to dispose of expired or unneeded Alphagan P is through your local waste disposal company or a drug take-back program. Learn more about proper medication disposal. 

NOTE: This medication guide is a summary and may not contain all possible drug information on Alphagan P. The information contained here may not be up-to-date. This sheet is for information purposes only. If you have questions about Alphagan P, talk to your healthcare professionals for medical advice.

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