Brimonidine / Timolol Ophthalmic Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Glaucoma

1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice per day, approximately 12 hours apart

Comments:
-If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the different drugs should be instilled at least 5 minutes apart.

Use: To lower elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension who require adjunctive or replacement therapy due to inadequately controlled IOP

Usual Adult Dose for Intraocular Hypertension

1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice per day, approximately 12 hours apart

Comments:
-If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the different drugs should be instilled at least 5 minutes apart.

Use: To lower elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension who require adjunctive or replacement therapy due to inadequately controlled IOP

Usual Pediatric Dose for Glaucoma

2 years or older:
1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice per day, approximately 12 hours apart

Comments:
-If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the different drugs should be instilled at least 5 minutes apart.

Use: To lower elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension who require adjunctive or replacement therapy due to inadequately controlled IOP

Usual Pediatric Dose for Intraocular Hypertension

2 years or older:
1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice per day, approximately 12 hours apart

Comments:
-If more than one topical ophthalmic drug is being used, the different drugs should be instilled at least 5 minutes apart.

Use: To lower elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension who require adjunctive or replacement therapy due to inadequately controlled IOP

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Patient advice:
-Pressure should be applied to the tear duct immediately following administration of the drug.
-To avoid contamination of the eye or eye drops, the dropper tip should not come into contact with any surface.

Storage requirements:
-Protect from light