Bimatoprost

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Apr 21, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Bimatoprost

Common Brands:

Latisse

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Topical prostaglandin analog

Forms:

Solution (liquid)

Administration:

By application at the base of the upper eyelashes

Therapeutic Uses:

For eyelash growth in people with hypotrichosis (inadequate or not enough eyelashes)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Bimatoprost (Latisse) Drug Class

Bimatoprost (bi-mah-toe-prost) belongs to a group of drugs called prostaglandin analogs.

Bimatoprost (Latisse) Age Range

Bimatoprost is approved for use in adult patients 18 years of age and older.