TIMOLET 0.50% EYE DROPS contains Timolol which belongs to the group of medicines called Beta-blockers. It is used to manage raised pressure in eyes which occurs in various conditions including glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Ocular hypertension is when the pressure inside the eye is higher than normal with no signs of vision loss. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve and can cause blindness. Symptoms include patchy blind spots, severe headache, eye pain and redness, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision and halos around lights.

Timolol inhibits binding of certain receptors (beta receptors) on the tissues lining the inner wall of eyeball. These tissues increase the production of aqueous humor (fluid of the eye). So, by inhibiting beta receptors, there is a reduction in aqueous humor production and therefore, intraocular pressure reduces. It is important that your soft contact lenses are removed before using this medicine and not placed back into your eyes for at least 15 minutes. Prior to the management, your doctor may want you to take certain eye tests to understand your existing condition.

TIMOLET 0.50% EYE DROPS is not recommended for use in patients having respiratory problems like asthma and heart problems. Before using TIMOLET 0.50% EYE DROPS, inform your doctor if you have or ever had low blood pressure, problems with blood circulation, thyroid glands, diabetes, or you wear contact lens. TIMOLET 0.50% EYE DROPS is generally not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. There is only very limited data available on the use of TIMOLET 0.50% EYE DROPS in children. Consult your doctor before using. The most common side effects of using TIMOLET 0.50% EYE DROPS are eye irritation, double vision, headache, depression, dizziness, and nausea. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.