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WORKING TOWARDS A PRESERVATIVE-FREE FUTURE IN HEALTHY, EFFICACIOUS EYE CARE
As experts in Ocular Surface, Lid Hygiene and Glaucoma, we work to protect every cornea, pupil, iris and lens through our family of preservative-free products. And we continue our research into new systems to deliver treatments for the ocular surface. It has been shown that preservatives have harmful effects on the eyelids, the ocular surface and the quality of tears, especially with long-term use. Preservative-free is the future in healthy, efficacious eye care.
glaucoma
High Efficacy. High Tolerability
Monoprost® is indicated for the reduction of elevated IOP in patients with open angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. It reduces the risk of ocular surface problems that have been reported to be caused by long-term use of preservative-containing eye drops.1,2
EFFICACY:
Contains latanoprost 50 μg/ml in a preservative-free, single-dose eye drop formulation3
Latanoprost is a selective prostanoid FP receptor agonist which reduces intraocular pressure (IOP) by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour3
TOLERABILITY:
Ocular symptoms upon instillation were reported less frequently with preservative-free latanoprost then with preserved prostaglandin analogues4
Monoprost® provides high efficacy as it provides prostaglandin class efficacy and high tolerability with it’s best in class tolerability profile
- Long-Lasting reduction in IOP
- Preservative-free formulation
- Single-dose container holds enough solution for both eyes
- Significantly lower ocular hyperaemia and other ocular adverse events compared to XALATAN
How to Use:
Recommended dosage for adults – including the elderly (>65 years of age) – is one drop in the affected eye (s) once daily. Optimal effect is obtained is Monoprost is administered in the evening. If one dose is missed, treatment should continue with the next dose as scheduled.
Monoprost is for single use only. The single-dose container provides enough solution to treat both eyes once. Use one drop to treat one eye. Use one drop in each eye if treating both eyes. Discard unused portion even if treating one eye.
Monoprost should be stored between 15°C and 25°C. After opening of the sachet, use the single-dose container within 7 days.
References:
1. Aptel F, Choudhry R, Stalmans I. Preservative-free versus preserved latanoprost eye drops in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Current Medical Research and Opinion. 2016;32(8):1457–63. 2. Erb C, Stalmans I, Iliev M, et al. Real-World Study on Patient Satisfaction and Tolerability After Switching to Preservative-Free Latanoprost. OPTH. 2021;15:931–8. 3. Misiuk-Hojlo M, Pomorska M, Mulak M, et al. The RELIEF study: Tolerability and efficacy of preservative-free latanoprost in the treatment of glaucoma or ocular hypertension. European Journal of Ophthalmology. 2019;29(2):210–5. 4. El Ameen A, Vandermeer G, Khanna RK, et al. Objective ocular surface tolerance in patients with glaucoma treated with topical preserved or unpreserved prostaglandin analogues. European Journal of Ophthalmology. 2019;29(6):645–53.
