Saflutan Eye Drops

Composition of Saflutan Eye Drops

Saflutan Eye Drops contains Tafluprost (0.0015% w/v). It belongs to the Prostaglandin analogue (PGF2α analogue) class of medicines.

Uses of Saflutan Eye Drops

Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension

Key benefits

• Lowers elevated intraocular pressure
• Helps slow progression of open-angle glaucoma
• Once-daily dosing
• Improves aqueous humour outflow

How Saflutan Eye Drops works

Tafluprost is a prostaglandin F2α analogue. It increases uveoscleral (and to some extent trabecular) outflow of aqueous humour from the eye, thereby lowering intraocular pressure.

How to take Saflutan Eye Drops

For ophthalmic use only. Typically instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening, or as directed by an ophthalmologist. Do not use more than once daily. If using other eye drops, keep a 5–10 minute gap. Remove contact lenses before use and reinsert after at least 15 minutes (if applicable).

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Apply it as soon as you remember. If it is nearly time for the next application, skip the missed one — applying extra does not make up for it.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely from eye use; flush the eye with clean water if too much is instilled. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Saflutan Eye Drops

Most side effects of Saflutan are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Eye redness (conjunctival hyperaemia)
• eye irritation/burning/stinging
• itching
• foreign body sensation
• blurred vision
• dry eye
• increased tearing
• eyelash growth
• eyelid skin darkening
• increased iris pigmentation

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Saflutan Eye Drops

Warnings and precautions

For ophthalmic use only. May cause permanent increase in iris pigmentation and eyelid darkening and may increase eyelash length/thickness; changes may be irreversible. Use with caution in patients with uveitis/iritis, macular edema risk (especially aphakic/pseudophakic with torn posterior capsule), or history of herpetic keratitis. Avoid touching dropper tip to prevent contamination. If eye pain, marked redness, vision changes, or signs of infection occur, seek medical advice. Use in children only if prescribed.

Do not take Saflutan if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to the preservative in the preparation.

Interactions with other medicines

No significant systemic drug interactions expected due to low systemic absorption. Do not use two prostaglandin/prostamide glaucoma drops together without specialist advice (may reduce IOP-lowering effect or increase adverse effects). Other topical eye medicines: separate by 5–10 minutes.

How to store Saflutan Eye Drops

Store as per label; generally keep below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. Do not freeze. Keep bottle tightly closed. Discard within the in-use period stated on pack (commonly 4 weeks after opening).

Expert advice for Saflutan Eye Drops

Press gently on the inner corner of the eye for a minute after instilling — this keeps the drop in the eye and reduces the bitter taste. Leave five minutes between two different drops. Never share eye drops with anyone.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SANTEN LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antiglaucoma

Drug class:

Prostaglandin analogue (PGF2α analogue)