Saflutan Eye Drop

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Santen India Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Tafluprost (0.0015% w/v)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Prostaglandins and related compounds
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	OPHTHAL
Action Class	PG F2 Alpha analogue
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	377

FAQ

What if you forget to take Saflutan Ophthalmic Solution?

If you miss a dose of Saflutan, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Saflutan Eye Drop Reviews

Saflutan is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of pressure in the eyes (ocular hypertension) and glaucoma.

Saflutan is to be used only in the affected eye in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Wash your hands before using this medicine. It is advised to check the label for directions before use. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. It is advisable to remove contact lenses before using the medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include burning sensation, stinging sensation, itching, eyelash changes and eye pain. If these side effects persist for a longer duration, inform your doctor. In case by accident, this medicine goes into your ears, nose or mouth, immediately rinse it with water. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery after use of this medicine as it may cause blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.

It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way it works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have used a similar medicine before and had an allergic reaction. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How Saflutan Eye Drop Works

Saflutan is a prostaglandin analogue. It works by increasing the outflow of aqueous humor, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

How to Use Saflutan Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

Benefits of Saflutan Eye Drop

In Ocular hypertension: Saflutan belongs to a group of medicines called prostaglandin analogue. It is used to reduce pressure in your eyes. It increases the flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled.
In Glaucoma: Saflutan is a medicine used to reduce pressure in your eyes (ocular hypertension). This pressure can lead to an illness called glaucoma. If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight. This medicine works by helping the fluid to flow from inside the eye into your bloodstream. It may be used alone or with other eye drops. Do not use it too often as that can make it less effective. You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor. If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled. This could lead to a loss of sight.

Uses of Saflutan Eye Drop

Glaucoma
Ocular hypertension

Saflutan Eye Drop Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Saflutan may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^CAUTION

Saflutan should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Saflutan alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Quick Tips

For best results, put one drop once a day in the evening/night in the affected eye(s).
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Saflutan helps lower high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
Saflutan may cause brown pigmentation of the iris. This discoloration may be permanent.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Your eyelashes may become more dense and eyelid skin may darken. These changes should disappear after discontinuing Saflutan.