What is this medication for?
This medication is used for the control of increased eye pressure for people with open-angle glaucoma. It is converted by the body to the hormone epinephrine, which helps lower eye pressure. Dipivefrin eye drops may be used alone or in combination with other eye medications.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
How should I use this medication?
The recommended adult dose of dipivefrin eye drops is one drop in each affected eye every 12 hours.
Avoid contamination of the dropper tip, which may result from contact with the eye, skin, or any other surface.
Do not use the eye drops if they appear discolored.
Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important that this medication be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Store this medication at room temperature in a tight, light resistant container. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Dipivefrin eye drops should not be used by:
- people with narrow-angle glaucoma
- people who are allergic to dipivefrin or to any of the ingredients of the medication
