Timobest Drops

Timobest Drops contains Timolol maleate 0.5% w/v (equivalent to Timolol 0.5%) and is used for reduction of raised intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Prescription required.

Reduction of raised intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension

Timolol is a non-selective beta-adrenergic blocker. It reduces aqueous humour production in the eye, thereby lowering intraocular pressure and helping prevent optic nerve damage.

For ophthalmic use only. Instill 1 drop into the affected eye(s) as prescribed, commonly once or twice daily. Wash hands before use, avoid touching dropper tip, and keep eyes closed for 1–2 minutes after instillation; apply punctal occlusion if advised. If using other eye medicines, keep a 5–10 minute gap.

Eye irritation/burning, stinging, blurred vision, dry eyes, redness, watery eyes, headache, dizziness, slow heart rate, low blood pressure, fatigue

Do not use if allergic to timolol/beta-blockers. Use with caution/avoid in bronchial asthma, severe COPD, sinus bradycardia, heart block, cardiogenic shock, or overt heart failure as it may be systemically absorbed. May mask symptoms of hypoglycaemia and hyperthyroidism; caution in diabetes/thyroid disease. Use caution with contact lenses (remove before use; reinsert after 15 minutes if formulation contains preservative). Inform doctor before surgery/anaesthesia. Seek urgent care for wheezing, breathing difficulty, chest pain, fainting, or severe eye pain/vision changes.

Other beta-blockers (including oral), calcium channel blockers (verapamil/diltiazem), digoxin, antiarrhythmics (amiodarone), clonidine, reserpine, catecholamine-depleting drugs, CYP2D6 inhibitors (fluoxetine/paroxetine/quinidine), adrenaline/epinephrine-containing eye drops (may increase blood pressure), insulin/oral antidiabetics (may mask hypoglycaemia)

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep bottle tightly closed. Do not freeze. Discard as per label after opening.

Timolol 0.5% Eye Drops (generic), Timolet 0.5% Eye Drops, Timolate 0.5% Eye Drops, Timoptol 0.5% Eye Drops, Timosol 0.5% Eye Drops