Bimatoprost
Bimatoprost is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient BIMATOPROST manufactured by Sandoz Inc administered by OPHTHALMIC. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20230831.
Generic: BIMATOPROST
Manufacturer: Sandoz Inc
Product Type: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route: OPHTHALMIC
Dosage Form:
NDC: 0781-6206
Application: ANDA202719
Effective: 20230831
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution, 0.03% is indicated to treat hypotrichosis of the eyelashes by increasing their growth including length, thickness and darkness. Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution is a prostaglandin analog, indicated to treat hypotrichosis of the eyelashes by increasing their growth including length, thickness and darkness. ( 1 )
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Ensure the face is clean, makeup and contact lenses are removed. Once nightly, place one drop of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution, 0.03% on the disposable sterile applicator supplied with the package and apply evenly along the skin of the upper eyelid margin at the base of the eyelashes. The upper lid margin in the area of lash growth should feel lightly moist without runoff. Blot any excess solution runoff outside the upper eyelid margin with a tissue or other absorbent cloth. Dispose of the applicator after one use. Repeat for the opposite eyelid margin using a new sterile applicator. Do not reuse applicators and do not use any other brush/applicator to apply bimatoprost ophthalmic solution. Do not apply to the lower eyelash line [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 , 5.4 ) and Patient Counseling Information ( 17 )]. Additional applications of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution will not increase the growth of eyelashes. Upon discontinuation of treatment, eyelash growth is expected to return to its pre-treatment level. Apply nightly directly to the skin of the upper eyelid margin at the base of the eyelashes using the accompanying applicators. Blot any excess solution beyond the eyelid margin. Dispose of the applicator after one use. Repeat for the opposite eyelid margin using a new sterile applicator. ( 2 )
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to bimatoprost or to any of the ingredients [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.2 )]. Hypersensitivity. ( 4 )
Warnings
Not available.
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: • Effects on Intraocular Pressure [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] • Iris Pigmentation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Lid Pigmentation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Hair Growth Outside the Treatment Area [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Intraocular Inflammation [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] • Macular Edema [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 )] • Hypersensitivity [see Contraindications ( 4 )] Most common adverse reactions (incidence approximately 3% to 4%) are eye pruritus, conjunctival hyperemia, and skin hyperpigmentation. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sandoz Inc. at 1-800-525-8747 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trial Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. The following information is based on clinical trial results from a multicenter, double-masked, randomized, vehicle-controlled, parallel study including 278 adult patients for four months of treatment. The most frequently reported adverse reactions were eye pruritus, conjunctival hyperemia, skin hyperpigmentation, ocular irritation, dry eye symptoms, and periorbital erythema. These reactions occurred in less than 4% of patients. Additional adverse reactions seen in clinical trials experience include foreign body sensation, hair growth abnormal, and iris hyperpigmentation. Additional adverse reactions reported with bimatoprost ophthalmic solution (Lumigan ® ) for the reduction of intraocular pressure include, ocular dryness, visual disturbance, ocular burning, eye pain, blepharitis, cataract, superficial punctate keratitis, eye discharge, tearing, photophobia, allergic conjunctivitis, asthenopia, conjunctival edema, iritis, infections (primarily colds and upper respiratory tract infections), headaches, and asthenia. 6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of bimatoprost ophthalmic solution. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. The reactions include: dry skin of the eyelid and/or periocular area, eye swelling, eyelid edema, hordeolum, hypersensitivity (local allergic reactions), lacrimation increased, madarosis and trichorrhexis (temporary loss of a few lashes to loss of sections of eyelashes, and temporary eyelash breakage, respectively), periorbital and lid changes associated with periorbital fat atrophy and skin tightness resulting in deepening of eyelid sulcus and eyelid ptosis, rash (including macular and erythematous), skin discoloration (periorbital), skin exfoliation of the eyelid and/or periorbital area, trichiasis, and vision blurred.
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