Consumer Information for: PMS-TIMOLOL

Read the following information carefully. If you need any explanations, or further information, ask your physician or pharmacist.

• Do not start taking any other medicines unless you have discussed the matter with your physician or pharmacist.
• If you suspect that pms-TIMOLOL (timolol maleate ophthalmic solution) is causing an allergic reaction (for example, skin rash or redness and itching of the eye), stop its use and contact your physician as soon as possible.
• If you develop any eye irritation or any new eye problems such as redness of the eye or swelling of the eyelids, contact your physician immediately.
• If you are using pms-TIMOLOL ophthalmic solution with another eyedrop, the drops should be instilled at least 10 minutes apart.
• Do not allow the tip of the container to touch the eye or area around the eye. It may become contaminated with bacteria that can cause eye infections leading to serious damage of the eye, even loss of vision. To avoid possible contamination of the container, keep the tip of the container away from contact with any surface.
• Contact your physician without delay if you have ocular surgery or develop a condition that was not present at the time this medication was prescribed (eg. trauma, an infection, ect.)

Usual Adult dose

The appropriate dosage and duration of treatment will be established by your physician.

The usual dose is one drop in the affected eye(s) in the morning and in the evening.

Overdose

If you put too many drops in your eye or swallow the contents of the bottle, you should contact your physician immediately.

Missed Dose

It is important to apply pms-TIMOLOL ophthalmic solution as prescribed by your physician. If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. Before using the medications for the first time, be sure the yellow plastic sealing tape between the bottle and the cap is unbroken (Fig.1).
   
2. To break the seal and open the bottle, unscrew the cap by turning as indicated by the arrow (Fig. 2).
   
3. Tilt your head back and pull your lower eyelid down slightly to form a pocket between your eyelid and your eye (Fig. 3).
   
4. Invert the bottle, and press lightly (as shown in Fig.4) until a single drop is dispensed into the eye as directed by your doctor.
   

   DO NOT TOUCH YOUR EYE EYELID WITH THE DROPPER TIP.

   Ophthalmic medications, if handled improperly, can became contaminated by common bacteria known to cause eye infections. Serious damage to the eye and subsequent loss of vision may result form using contaminated ophthalmic medications. If you think your medication may be contaminated, or if you develop an eye infection, contact your physician immediately concerning continued use of this bottle.

5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 with the other eye if instructed to do so by your physician.
6. Replace the cap by turning until it is firmly touching the bottle. Do not overtighten the cap.
7. After you have used all doses there will be some pms- TIMOLOL ophthalmic solution left in the bottle. You should not be concerned since an extra amount of pms- TIMOLOL ophthalmic solution has been added and you will get a full amount of pms-TIMOLOL ophthalmic solution that your physician prescribed. Do not attempt to remove excess medicine from the bottle.
8. Tell your physician if you wear contact lenses. Depending on the type of lense, your physician may advise that you re-insert your contact lenses not earlier than 15 minutes after application of pms-TIMOLOL ophthalmic solution.