Levobunolol Ophthalmic Dosage
This dosage information may not include all the information needed to use Levobunolol Ophthalmic safely and effectively. See additional information for Levobunolol Ophthalmic.
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Intraocular Hypertension
levobunolol 0.5% solution: 1 to 2 drops to affected eye(s) once a day
or
levobunolol 0.25% solution: 1 to 2 drops to affected eye(s) twice a day
Usual Adult Dose for Glaucoma (Open Angle)
levobunolol 0.5% solution: 1 to 2 drops to affected eye(s) once a day
or
levobunolol 0.25% solution: 1 to 2 drops to affected eye(s) twice a day
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dose Adjustments
Alternatively, in patients with more severe or uncontrolled glaucoma, levobunolol 0.5% solution 1 drop in each affected eye(s) twice a day may be administered. However, dosages greater than this generally do not result in increased effectiveness.
Precautions
Remove contact lenses before administration and wait at least 15 minutes before reinserting them.
Wait at least 5 minutes before instilling other eyedrops.
Patients should be instructed to avoid allowing the tip of the container to contact the eye, eyelid, fingers or any other surface to avoid contamination.
Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients (less than 18 years of age).
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Because levobunolol has little or no effect on pupil size, this drug should not be used alone in patients with angle-closure glaucoma, but only in combination with a miotic.
