• Costimo 0.5% Eye Drop is used to treat elevated intraocular pressure (high pressure inside the eye) in people with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma
• It helps reduce the risk of vision loss in these conditions
• It lowers the pressure in the eye by decreasing the production of fluid
• Always wash your hands before using Costimo 0.5% Eye Drop
• Use only the number of drops that your doctor has prescribed
• If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using the drops and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back in
• If you are also using other eye medicines, wait for at least 10 minutes before using them
• Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine for a full guide on how to use the drops and get the most benefit
• Do not touch the tip of the dropper or bottle with anything as this may lead to infection
• You should Use this Costimo 0.5% Eye Drop regularly to get the most benefit and it is best used at the same time(s) each day
• If you want to stop using it, consult your doctor first
• The most common side effects are burning and stinging sensations in the eye
• Consult your doctor if you are bothered by these or any other side effects.
• Do not Use this Costimo 0.5% Eye Drop if you have asthma, severe COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), or a serious heart condition
• Inform your doctor if you have, or have had, coronary heart disease, heart failure, diabetes, breathing problems, an overactive thyroid gland or liver, or kidney disease
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Costimo 0.5% Eye Drop

• In Glaucoma Costimo 0.5% Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers
• It is used to reduce pressure in the eyes (ocular hypertension)
• This pressure can lead to an illness called glaucoma
• If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight
• This medicine works by helping the fluid to flow from inside the eye into your bloodstream
• It may be used alone or with other eye drops
• Do not use it too often as that can make it less effective
• You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor
• Most people with glaucoma or high pressure in the eyes do not feel sick
• If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled
• This could lead to a loss of sight
• In Ocular hypertension Costimo 0.5% Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicines called beta-blockers
• It is used to reduce pressure in your eyes
• It increases the flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream thereby lowering the increased eye pressure
• If the pressure in your eye is too high, it can damage your sight
• You should only use it in the affected eye and take it regularly as prescribed by your doctor
• If you stop taking it, the pressure in your eye will not be controlled
• This could lead to a loss of sight.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Costimo 0.5% Eye Drop, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Costimo 0.5% Eye Drop

• Burning eyes
• Stinging in the eyes