Brimonidine and Taro-Desoximetasone

• Generic Name: brimonidine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Alphagan P, Lumify, Alphagan

Brimonidine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to reduce pressure inside the eyes in people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The Alphagan P brand of brimonidine ophthalmic is available only with a prescription.

The Lumify brand of brimonidine ophthalmic is available without a prescription, and is used to relieve eye redness and irritation.

Alphagan P is for use in adults and children as young as 2 years old. Lumify is for use in adults and children who are at least 5 years old.

Brimonidine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: desoximetasone topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Topicort, Topicort LP

Desoximetasone topical is used to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. Desoximetasone topical spray is used to treat plaque psoriasis in adults. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.