Pfizer

Xalatan is stored in the refrigerator in the pharmacy. It can be kept out of the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks. Therefore, your order will NOT be damaged during shipping. When you receive it, store it in the refrigerator if you are NOT going to start using it immediately. Once you start using it, store it at room temperature and use it within 5 - 6 weeks. This medicine is a prostaglandin used to treat glaucoma. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your veterinarian.

Before using XALATAN, consult your doctor if you are:

• allergic to latanoprost or any other chemical contained in this medication
• if you have swelling or infection of your eye
• pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant
• breastfeeding or planning on breastfeeding

• XALATAN may cause a gradual change in the color of your eyes or eyelids and lashes, as well as increased growth or thickness of your eyelashes. Color changes may be permanent even after your treatment ends, and may occur only in the eye being treated. This could result in a cosmetic difference in eye or eyelash color from one eye to the other.
• Do not use XALATAN while wearing contact lenses as this medication may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after use before putting your contact lenses in.
• Do not allow the tip of the dropper to touch any surface, including your eyes or hands. If the dropper becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious damage to the eye.
• After using XALATAN, wait at least 5 minutes before using any other eye drops that your doctor has prescribed.

All medications may cause side effects, but usually patients have no, or minor, side effects. Common side effects of XALATAN may include:

• Stinging
• Burning
• Itching
• Watering
• Swelling of the eye
• Redness of the eyelids
• Irritation
• Dry eyes
• Eyelash changes (increased length, thickness, pigmentation, and number of lashes)
• Eyelid skin darkening
• Intraocular inflammation (iritis/uveitis)
• Iris pigmentation changes
• Macular edema, including cystoid macular edema