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Product Information for TIOPEX Eye GeL

What you need to know before you use Tiopex eye gel

Do not use Tiopex eye gel – if you are allergic to timolol maleate, beta-blockers or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6), – if you have now or have had in the past respiratory problems such as asthma, severe chronic obstructive bronchitis (severe lung disease which may cause wheeziness, difficulty in breathing and/or long-standing cough). – If you have a slow heart beat, heart failure or disorders of heart rhythm (irregular heart beats), – in case of untreated pheochromocytoma (high blood pressure caused by high levels of a hormone due to a tumour near the kidney), – in case of corneal dystrophies (alteration of the surface of the eye). Take special care with Tiopex eye gel If you use Tiopex eye gel, you will have to have regular checks of your eye and the pressure inside your eye. Before you use this medicine, tell your doctor if you have now or have had in the past • coronary heart disease (symptoms can include chest pain or tightness, breathlessness or choking), heart failure, low blood pressure, • disturbances of heart rate such as slow heart beat, • breathing problems, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (lung disease which may cause wheeziness, difficulty in breathing and/or long standing cough), • poor blood circulation disease (such as Raynaud’s disease or Raynaud’s syndrome), • diabetes as timolol maleate may mask signs and symptoms of low blood sugar, • overactivity of the thyroid gland as timolol maleate may mask signs and symptoms, • treated pheochromocytoma (high blood pressure due to a tumour near the kidney which you are taking medicine for), • psoriasis, • corneal disease (a disorder of the clear surface of the eye), • metabolic disease (a disorder that changes the normal process of metabolism, converting food into energy inside the body). Tell your doctor before you have an operation that you are using Tiopex eye gel as timolol maleate may change effects of some medicines used during anaesthesia. Do not stop treatment suddenly without your doctor’s advice. Do not inject, do not swallow. Children and adolescents Do not give this medicine to children under the age of 18 years as it is unlikely to be safe. Precautions for wearing contact lenses – You should not wear contact lenses during treatment because less tears will be released; this is generally linked with beta-blockers. Other medicines and Tiopex eye gel If your doctor has prescribed another kind of eye drops for you, you should use these eye drops 15 minutes before Tiopex eye gel. Tiopex eye gel can affect or be affected by other medicines you are using, including other eye drops for the treatment of glaucoma. Tell your doctor if you are using or intend to use medicines to lower blood pressure, heart medicine or medicines to treat diabetes, quinidine (used to treat heart conditions and some types of malaria) or antidepressants known as fluoxetine and paroxetine. Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility Do not use Tiopex eye gel if you are pregnant unless your doctor considers it necessary. Do not use Tiopex eye gel if you are breast-feeding. Timolol maleate may get into your milk. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines You may have blurred vision for a short time after using the product. Wait until your vision is normal before driving or using any machine. Tiopex eye gel may cause other side effects (dizziness, constant tiredness) likely to affect your ability to drive or to use machines. If you have any concerns, please ask your doctor. Sport The active ingredient in this medicine can produce a positive result during drug testing.