Careprost
Indicated to manage intraocular pressure to alleviate risk.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Bimatoprost
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Eye drops, solution
- Strengths
- 3ml
Careprost details
- Conditions
- Glaucoma · Ocular Hypertension
- Alternative names
- Lumigan
- Therapeutic class
- Anti-glaucoma
- Pharmacological class
- Prostaglandin Analogue
- Known off-label uses
- hypotrichosis of the eyelashes
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to bimatoprost
- Precautions and warnings
- may cause darkening of the iris
- Minor side effects
- eye burning; tearing
- Moderate side effects
- conjunctival hyperaemia; vision changes
- Serious side effects
- uveitis, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Patient summary
- Indicated to manage intraocular pressure to alleviate risk.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Sun Pharma
- Onset Time
- 4–8 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at 2–25°C.
- Age restrictions
- Not for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Consult a physician.
Mechanism of action
A potent prostaglandin analogue that lowers intraocular pressure by promoting aqueous humour outflow.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Careprost
Careprost is a formulation of bimatoprost used to manage glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The same active ingredient is also available as Lumigan. Produced by Sun Pharma, the solution comes in a 3ml bottle with a standard concentration, providing a practical option for ongoing eye health routines.
Buying Careprost online
Careprost is registered across 13 markets including Taiwan, South Korea and Japan, with availability also in the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong. Generic bimatoprost is significantly more affordable than the original brand, making this a frequently ordered option for expats and locals across the region who need consistent access to their maintenance therapy. This product can be ordered online for reliable delivery across these territories.