Timoptic-XE Ocumeter Plus and Visine Long Lasting

• Generic Name: timolol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution, gel forming
• Other Brand Names: Betimol, Istalol, Timoptic Ocudose, Timoptic Ocumeter, Timoptic Ocumeter Plus, Timoptic-XE, Timoptic

Timolol eye drops is used alone or together with other medicines to treat increased pressure in the eye that is caused by open-angle glaucoma or a condition called ocular (eye) hypertension. This medicine is a beta-blocker.

Timolol (Timoptic® in Ocudose®) may be used when you are sensitive to the preservative in Timoptic®, benzalkonium chloride, or when you need a preservative free eye drops.

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

• Generic Name: oxymetazoline ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: eye drops
• Other Brand Names: Visine LR, Visine Long Lasting, Ocuclear

Oxymetazoline is a vasoconstrictor. It works by narrowing swollen blood vessels in the eyes to reduce eye redness.

Visine Long Lasting (for the eyes) is for temporary relief of minor eye redness or discomfort caused by minor irritants.

Visine Long Lasting may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.