Brimonidine (ophthalmic)
Synonyms / Brand Names: Brimonidine tartrate, Bromoxidine, Alphagan, Alphagan P
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Dosing and Administration
The recommended dose is one drop of Brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution 0.2% in the affected eye(s) three times daily, approximately 8 hours apart.
Brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution 0.2% may be used concomitantly with other topical ophthalmic drug products to lower intraocular pressure. If more than one topical ophthalmic product is being used, the products should be administered at least 5 minutes apart.
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