Warnings & Recalls for Latisse
If you have any of the following conditions,
ask your doctor if it is safe to use
Latisse:
- abnormal eye pressure
- glaucoma
- macular edema
- inflammation of the iris or other areas of the eyes
Before using Latisse,
let your doctor know if you have had
eye surgery or
lens extraction.
Do not use Latisse if you are allergic to any ingredients in this product.
Be sure to
tell your healthcare provider if you choose to begin treatment with
Latisse.
Is Latisse Safe during Pregnancy?
Latisse is classified as an FDA
pregnancy Category C medication. Latisse has not been studied in pregnant women; however, when tested in animals
serious reactions occurred such as
miscarriages, fetal death and
reduction in birth weight. If you are pregnant, may become pregnant or are breastfeeding, ask your doctor about the risks of using Latisse.
Latisse Treatment and Use
Latisse | Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin medicine marketed by Allergen used for treating hypotrichosis or unusual hair loss patterns. As a prostaglandin, Latisse signals cells to increase the growth of hair in target areas. Latisse is the only eye-lash growth treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Latisse is commonly used cosmetically to develop more lengthy, thick and darker-colored eyeslashes.
Latisse is a version of Bimatopros which has been used to treat glaucoma. However, Latisse should not be used to treat eye pressure.
How does Latisse Work?
Latisse works by stimulating chemicals in the body to lengthen the time of the eyelash growth period. By increasing this time for cell growth, eyelashes grow and develop at a quicker rate giving them a longer and fuller appearance.
How to use Latisse
Before using Latisse remove contact lenses. You may replace lenses 15 minutes after application.
Latisse comes in the form of a solution. For optimal results use Latisse once daily at night. Latisse should be applied to the upper eyelash area using an applicator. Use only a small amount of the solution to avoid excess solution irritating the eye.
To decrease risk of an infection, make sure to only apply the solution with sterile applicators provided in the Latisse package. Do not touch the opening of the bottle or tip of the applicator with fingers or other surfaces which may have bacteria.
Latisse should only be used by patients over the age of 16 years old.
