Betoptic S Eye Drops contain the active ingredient betaxolol hydrochloride. Betaxolol hydrochloride belongs to a class of medicines known as "beta-adrenergic blocking agents".
Your doctor has prescribed Betoptic S Eye Drops for you because the pressure within your eye(s), known as "intraocular pressure", is higher than normal. This raised pressure may damage your eyesight and lead to a condition known as glaucoma.
* You are taking any other medicines, including medicines that you buy at a pharmacy or health food shop without a doctor's prescription.
* The date (EXP) printed on the label and carton has passed.
Do not put Betoptic S Eye Drops into your eye(s) while you are wearing soft contact lenses.
You can put your soft contact lenses back into your eyes 15 minutes after you have used Betoptic S Eye Drops.
Do not use Betoptic S Eye Drops more often than your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
If you have been using any other eye drops for the treatment of raised intraocular pressure or glaucoma it may take several days to change from the old drops to Betoptic S Eye Drops. It is important that you carefully follow your doctor's instructions for the change-over.
After using Betoptic S Eye Drops wait at least 5 minutes before putting any other eye drops in your eye(s).
If you are going to have a general anaesthetic your doctor may gradually stop your treatment with Betoptic S Eye Drops.
4. Hold the bottle upside down in one hand between your thumb and and middle finger.
5. While tilting your head back, gently pull the lower eyelid of your eye down using the forefinger of your other hand.
6. Place the dropper tip close to, but not touching, your lower eyelid and gently tap or press the base of the bottle with your forefinger to release one drop.
7. Close your eye gently without blinking and press on the inside corner of eye with the pad of your index finger for two minutes.
8. If necessary repeat the above steps 1-6 for your other eye.
9. Place the cap on the bottle and close it tightly.
10. Wash your hands again.