Saflutan-S Eye Drops

Composition of Saflutan-S Eye Drops

Saflutan-S Eye Drops contains Tafluprost (0.0015% w/v). It belongs to the Prostaglandin analogue + Non-selective beta-blocker (ophthalmic) class of medicines.

Uses of Saflutan-S Eye Drops

Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension when combination therapy is required.

Key benefits

• Lowers elevated eye pressure
• Helps prevent glaucoma-related vision loss
• Dual mechanism improves IOP control
• Convenient once-daily dosing
• Effective in open-angle glaucoma/ocular hypertension

How Saflutan-S Eye Drops works

Tafluprost is a prostaglandin F2α analogue that increases uveoscleral outflow of aqueous humour, lowering IOP. Timolol is a non-selective beta-blocker that reduces aqueous humour production, further decreasing IOP.

How to take Saflutan-S Eye Drops

For ophthalmic use only. Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily, preferably in the evening, or as prescribed by the ophthalmologist. If using other eye drops, keep a gap of 5–10 minutes; remove contact lenses before use and reinsert after 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-S Eye Drops

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

• Eye irritation/burning
• conjunctival hyperemia (redness)
• itchy eyes
• dry eyes
• blurred vision
• increased eyelash growth
• darkening of iris/eyelid skin
• headache
• eyelid irritation

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-S Eye Drops

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in patients with asthma/COPD, bradycardia, heart block, or heart failure due to timolol systemic absorption; may cause bronchospasm or slow heart rate. Prostaglandin analogues may cause permanent iris pigmentation changes and eyelash changes. Avoid touching dropper/vial tip to prevent contamination. Use caution in history of uveitis, macular edema, or aphakia/pseudophakia with torn posterior lens capsule. Do not stop abruptly without medical advice; monitor IOP regularly.

Do not take Saflutan-S 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

Other beta-blockers (oral or ophthalmic) may increase risk of bradycardia/hypotension; calcium channel blockers (verapamil/diltiazem), digoxin, antiarrhythmics (e.g., amiodarone) may enhance cardiac effects; clonidine withdrawal may worsen hypertension; CYP2D6 inhibitors (e.g., fluoxetine, paroxetine, quinidine) may increase timolol levels; other IOP-lowering eye drops may have additive effects.

How to store Saflutan-S Eye Drops

Store as per pack label; typically protect from light and moisture. Keep in original pack, do not freeze. Single-use vial: use immediately after opening and discard any remaining solution.

Expert advice for Saflutan-S 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 + Non-selective beta-blocker (ophthalmic)