Timoptol Caution For Usage

Do not allow the tip of the container to touch the eye or areas around the eye. It may become contaminated with bacteria that can cause eye infections leading to serious damage of the eye, even loss of vision. To avoid possible contamination of the container, keep the tip of the container away from contact with any surface.
Instructions for Use: 1. Before using the medication for the first time, be sure the perforated seal is unbroken. A gap between the bottle and the cap is normal for an unopened bottle.
2. To open the bottle, unscrew the cap by turning as indicated by the arrows on the top of the cap. Do not pull the cap directly up and away from the bottle. Pulling the cap directly up will prevent the container from operating properly.
3. Tilt head back and pull the lower eyelid down slightly to form a pocket between the eyelid and the eye.
4. Invert the bottle and press lightly with the thumb or index finger over the "Finger Push Area" until a single drop is dispensed into the eye as directed by the physician.
Do not touch the eye or eyelid with the dropper tip.
Ophthalmic medications, if handled improperly, can become contaminated by common bacteria known to cause eye infections. Serious damage to the eye and subsequent loss of vision may result from using contaminated ophthalmic medications. If the medication may be contaminated or if the patient develop an eye infection, contact the physician immediately concerning continued use of this bottle.
5. After using Timoptol, press a finger into the corner of the eye by the nose for 2 minutes. This helps keep TIMOPTOL in the eye.
6. If drop dispensing is difficult after opening for the first time, replace the cap on the bottle and tighten (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN) and then remove by turning the cap in the opposite direction as indicated by the arrows on top of the cap.
7. Repeat steps 3 & 4 with the other eye if instructed to do so by the physician.
8. Replace the cap by turning until it is firmly touching the bottle. The arrow on the left side of the cap must be aligned with the arrow on the left side of the bottle label for proper closure. Do not overtighten or may damage the bottle and cap.
9. The dispenser tip is designed to provide a single drop; therefore, do NOT enlarge the hole of the dispenser tip.
10. After all doses have been used, there will be some TIMOPTOL left in the bottle. The patient should not be concerned since an extra amount of TIMOPTOL has been added and the patient will get the full amount of TIMOPTOL that the physician prescribed. Do not attempt to remove excess medicine from the bottle.