Xalatan
Designed to target elevated intraocular pressure to support long-term eye health.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Latanoprost
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Eye drops, solution
- Strengths
- 2.5ml
Xalatan details
- Conditions
- Glaucoma · Ocular Hypertension
- Alternative names
- Monopost
- Therapeutic class
- Prostaglandin F2a analogue
- Pharmacological class
- Prostaglandin analogue
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to latanoprost; pregnancy
- Minor side effects
- eye irritation; foreign body sensation; dry eyes
- Moderate side effects
- conjunctival hyperaemia; blurred vision; eyelid pigment changes
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 3–4 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at 2–8°C until opened; then below 25°C for up to 4 weeks.
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
Precautions and warnings
may cause gradual change in iris colour; remove contact lenses before application; may cause eyelash growth or darkening
Serious side effects
macular oedema, requires immediate medical attention; iridocyclitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Designed to target elevated intraocular pressure to support long-term eye health.
Mechanism of action
This medicine is a prostaglandin analogue that increases the outflow of aqueous humour from the eye, effectively lowering intraocular pressure.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid use due to potential effects on uterine tone. Breastfeeding: Consult a physician.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Xalatan
Xalatan is a primary eye drop treatment produced by Pfizer containing the active ingredient latanoprost. It is used to reduce high pressure in the eye caused by glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Monopost. This product is supplied in a 2.5ml bottle.
Buying Xalatan online
Buying Xalatan online ensures patients have reliable access to high-quality eye care across the region. Xalatan is registered across 14 markets, including Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea, with availability also in Japan, the UAE and Singapore. While the generic version of latanoprost, often manufactured in India, offers a more affordable alternative to the original brand, many patients maintain consistency by choosing the established product. For expats or travellers living far from a local clinic, ordering online provides a straightforward way to maintain their eye health.