Cosopt/Cosopt-S Caution For Usage

Cosopt-S: Instructions for use: Open the foil sachet which contains the individual single-dose containers.
Write the date of first opening on the sachet.
Every time the patient uses Dorzolamide HCl/Timolol Maleate (Cosopt-S): 1. Wash the patient's hands.
2. Take the strip of containers from the sachet.
3. Detach one single-dose container from the strip.
4. Put the remaining strip back in the sachet and fold the edge to close the sachet.
5. To open the container, twist off the tab.
6. Hold the container between the thumb and index finger. Note that the tip of the container must not show more than 5 mm above the edge of the index finger.
7. Tilt the head backwards or lie down. Place a hand on the forehead. The index finger should be aligned with the eyebrow or resting on the bridge of the nose. Look up. Pull the lower eyelid downwards with the other hand. Do not allow any part of the container to touch the eye or any area around the eye. Gently squeeze the container to let one drop fall into the space between the lid and the eye. Do not blink while applying the drop to the eye. Each single-dose container contains enough solution for both eyes.
8. Close the eye and press the inner corner of the eye with a finger for about two minutes. This helps to stop the medicine from getting into the rest of the body.
9. Wipe off any excess solution from the skin around the eye.
If the doctor has told the patient to use drops in both eyes, repeat steps 7 to 9 for the other eye.
After putting the drop into the eye(s), throw away the used single-dose container even if there is solution remaining to avoid contamination of the preservative free solution.