LUMIGAN® EYE DROPS

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary

The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

1. Why am I using LUMIGAN® eye drops?

LUMIGAN® eye drops contains the active ingredient bimatoprost. LUMIGAN® eye drops is used to lower raised pressure in the
eye and to treat glaucoma.
For more information, see Section 1. Why am I using LUMIGAN® eye drops? in the full CMI.

2. What should I know before I use LUMIGAN® eye drops?

Check the list of ingredients at the end of the CMI. Do not use LUMIGAN® eye drops if you have ever had an allergic reaction to
any of them.
Talk to your doctor before you use this medicine if he/she is not aware that you have any other medical conditions, take any
other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I use LUMIGAN® eye drops? in the full CMI.

3. What if I am taking other medicines?

Some medicines may interfere with LUMIGAN® eye drops and affect how it works, or LUMIGAN® eye drops may interfere with
other medicines and affect how they work.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.

4. How do I use LUMIGAN® eye drops?

• Use one drop in your affected eye(s), according to your doctor's instructions
• Use the drops each evening.
More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I use LUMIGAN® eye drops? in the full CMI.

5. What should I know while using LUMIGAN® eye drops?

Things you • Remind any doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or optometrist you visit that you are using LUMIGAN® eye
should do drops
• Continue to use LUMIGAN® eye drops every evening unless your doctor tells you to stop
• Keep all your appointments so your condition can be checked.
Things you • Do not touch the dropper tip against your eye, eye lid or any surface
should not do • Do not stop using LUMIGAN® eye drops without checking with your doctor
• Do not use LUMIGAN® eye drops while you are wearing contact lenses.
Driving or using • Wait until your vision clears after using LUMIGAN® eye drops before driving or using machines.
machines
Drinking • There is no information on the effects of using LUMIGAN® eye drops with alcohol.
alcohol
Looking after • Follow all instructions on the carton and label
your medicine • Store it in a cool dry place, below 25°C, away from moisture, heat, or sunlight.
For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while using LUMIGAN® eye drops? in the full CMI.

6. Are there any side effects?

The most common side effects include red, congested eyes, growth of eyelashes, itching or irritation of the eye. Note that side
effects can occur in other parts of the body, including serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.

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LUMIGAN® EYE DROPS (loom-ig-gan)
Active ingredient: bimatoprost (bim-at-oh-prost)

Although LUMIGAN® eye drops help control your

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) condition, they will not cure it.
This leaflet provides important information about using Your doctor may have prescribed this medication for
LUMIGAN® eye drops. You should also speak to your another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions
doctor or pharmacist if you would like further about why LUMIGAN® eye drops have been prescribed for
information or if you have any concerns or questions you.
about using LUMIGAN® eye drops.
Where to find information in this leaflet: 2. What should I know before I use
LUMIGAN® eye drops?
1. Why am I using LUMIGAN® eye drops?
2. What should I know before I use LUMIGAN® eye Warnings
drops?
Do not use LUMIGAN® eye drops if:
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
4. How do I use LUMIGAN® eye drops? • you are allergic to bimatoprost, or any of the
5. What should I know while using LUMIGAN® eye ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
drops? • the seal around the cap is broken, the
6. Are there any side effects? bottle/packaging shows signs of tampering, or the
7. Product details product does not look quite right.

1. Why am I using LUMIGAN® eye drops? Check with your doctor if:

LUMIGAN® eye drops contain the active ingredient • you have or have had inflammation in the eye, such as
bimatoprost. uveitis
• you have had eye surgery
LUMIGAN® eye drops are used to lower raised pressure in
• your eye does not have a lens
the eye and to treat glaucoma.
• your eye has an artificial lens, following cataract
Glaucoma is a condition in which the pressure of fluid in surgery
the eye may be high. However, some people with • the capsule ("bag") that normally holds the eye's lens
glaucoma may have normal eye pressure. Glaucoma is in place is torn, or ruptured
usually caused by a build up of the fluid which flows • you have had other problems with your eyes, such as
through the eye. This build up occurs because the fluid inflammation or swelling of the light sensitive part of
drains out of your eye more slowly than it is being pumped the eye known as the macula
in. Since new fluid continues to enter the eye, joining the • you have a diabetes-related eye condition, such as
fluid already there, the pressure continues to rise. This diabetic retinopathy or blockage of a retinal vein
raised pressure may damage the back of the eye resulting • you have or have had low blood pressure or a slow
in gradual loss of sight. Damage can progress so slowly heartbeat
that the person is not aware of this gradual loss of sight. • you have or have had problems with your lungs or
Sometimes even normal eye pressure is associated with airways
damage to the back of the eye.
• you have or have had problems with your liver or
kidneys
There are usually no symptoms of glaucoma. The only way • you take any medicines for any other condition.
of knowing that you have glaucoma is to have your eye • you have had an allergy to any medicines or any other
pressure, optic nerve and visual field checked by an eye substances, such as foods, preservatives or dyes
specialist or optometrist. If glaucoma is not treated it can During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain
lead to serious problems, including total blindness. In fact, side effects. It is important you understand these risks and
untreated glaucoma is one of the most common causes of how to monitor for them. See additional information
blindness. under Section 6. Are there any side effects?
It is not known if LUMIGAN® eye drops are safe and useful
LUMIGAN® eye drops lower the pressure in the eye by for children and adolescents under 18 years.
helping the flow of fluid out of the eye chamber.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
LUMIGAN® eye drops can be used alone or together with
other eyedrops/medicines to lower raised pressure within Make sure your doctor is aware that you are pregnant or
your eyes. plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding or intend to
breastfeed.

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Cosmetic effects Use LUMIGAN® eye drops every day, at about the same
time each day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Before you start using LUMIGAN® eye drops your doctor Using your eye drops at the same time each day will have
should tell you that some changes to your eyes may occur the best effect on your eye pressure. It will also help you
which may be permanent. remember when to use the eye drops.
During treatment, LUMIGAN® may cause a loss of fat In some instances, LUMIGAN® eye drops need to be used
around the eye, which may cause your eyelid crease to with other eye drops. Your doctor will let you know which
deepen, your eye to appear sunken, your upper eyelid to drops, how to use them, and how long to use them.
droop, the skin around your eye to tighten and the lower
white part of your eye to become more visible. The If you are using more than one eye drop product, wait 5
changes are typically mild, but if pronounced, they can minutes before using the second product. If you are also
affect your field of vision. The changes may disappear if using an eye ointment, instill the eye ointment last.
you stop taking LUMIGAN®. If you are being changed from one eye drop to another,
Eyelashes may also grow longer and thicker, and follow your doctor’s instructions carefully as to when to
eyelashes, the skin around the eye and the coloured part stop the old drops and when to start the new drops.
of the eye (iris) may become darker. If only one eye is How to use LUMIGAN® eye drops
being treated the cosmetic differences between the eyes
may be noticeable. None of these changes affect vision. If Do not put the eye drops into your eye(s) while you are
you have any concerns, ask your doctor or pharmacist. wearing soft contact lenses. The preservative in
LUMIGAN® eye drops (benzalkonium chloride) may be
Hair may grow where LUMIGAN® contacts the skin. It is
deposited in soft contact lenses. You can put your soft
important to use as directed.
contact lenses back into your eyes 15 minutes after you
have used LUMIGAN® eye drops.

3. What if I am taking other medicines?

These drops are for use in your eyes only.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other You may find it easier to put drops in your eye while you
medicines, including any medicines, vitamins or are sitting or lying down.
supplements that you buy without a prescription from
your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. To open a new bottle of LUMIGAN® eye drops first tear off
the protective seal from the bottle. The contents are
Some medicines may interfere with LUMIGAN® eye drops sterile if the seal is intact.
and affect how it works, while LUMIGAN® eye drops may
affect how other medicines work. The seal will break and you can pull it off and then throw it
away.
Medicines that may reduce the effect of LUMIGAN® eye
drops and where LUMIGAN® eye drops may reduce their
effect include: 1. Wash your hands well with soap and water.
• other eye drops in the same class as LUMIGAN® eye 2. Remove the lid/cap.
drops, such as latanoprost, tafluprost, and travoprost. 3. Hold the bottle upside down in one hand between your
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure thumb and forefinger or index finger.
about what medicines, vitamins or supplements you are 4. Using your other hand, gently pull down your lower
taking and if these affect LUMIGAN® eye drops. eyelid to form a pouch or pocket.
5. Tilt your head back and look up.
4. How do I use LUMIGAN® eye drops?
6. Put the tip of the bottle close to your lower eyelid. Do
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor carefully. not let it touch your eye.
The directions may differ from the information contained 7. Release one drop into the pouch or pocket formed
in this leaflet. between your eye and eyelid by gently squeezing the
How much to use bottle.
8. Close your eye. Do not blink or rub your eye.
• Your doctor will tell you how many drops you need to
use each day. Use LUMIGAN® eye drops only as 9. While your eye is closed, place your index finger against
prescribed by your doctor. the inside corner of your eye and press against your nose
• The usual dose of LUMIGAN® eye drops is one drop in for about two minutes. This will help to stop the medicine
your affected eye(s), according to your doctor's from draining through the tear duct to the nose and
instructions. throat, from where it can be absorbed into other parts of
your body. Ask your doctor for more specific instructions
When to use LUMIGAN® eye drops on this technique.
• Use the drops each evening. 10. Replace the lid/cap, sealing it tightly.

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11. Wash your hands again with soap and water to remove Call your doctor straight away if you:
any residue.
• develop any problems with your eye(s), such as,
trauma, change of vision, infection in the eye or
If a drop misses your eye, try again. Wipe off any excess eyelid, or have eye surgery
that runs down the cheek. • become pregnant while using LUMIGAN® eye drops.
Wait 15 minutes before replacing your contact lenses. Remind any doctor, dentist, pharmacist, or optometrist
Be careful not to touch the dropper tip against your eye, you visit that you are using LUMIGAN® eye drops.
eyelid or anything else to avoid injury and contaminating
Things you should not do
the eye drops.
• Do not touch the dropper tip against your eye, eyelid
If you forget to use LUMIGAN® eye drops
or anything else, to avoid contaminating the eye
It is important that you use LUMIGAN® eye drops at the drops.
same time each evening. • Do not stop using LUMIGAN® eye drops without
If you forget to use LUMIGAN® eye drops and it is almost checking with your doctor. Your eye pressure can rise
time for your next dose, use your drops at the usual time again and may cause damage to your eye.
the next evening. Driving or using machines
If you miss your dose and remember through the night or
Your vision may be blurred after using LUMIGAN® eye
in the morning, use the drops as soon as you remember
drops. Wait until your vision clears before driving or using
and go back to using them at your usual time.
machines.
If you are not sure whether to skip the dose, talk to your
doctor or pharmacist. Looking after your medicine
Do not use double the number of drops to make up for Follow the instructions on the carton and label on how to
the dose you missed. take care of your medicine properly.
If you use too much LUMIGAN® eye drops Store it in a cool dry place away from moisture, heat or
sunlight; for example:
Immediately rinse your eyes with warm water.
• do not store it in the bathroom or near a sink, or
If LUMIGAN® eye drops is accidentally swallowed • do not store it in the car or on window sills.
You should immediately: Ensure the lid is closed tightly after each use.
• phone the Poisons Information Centre Keep it where young children cannot reach it.
(by calling 13 11 26 in Australia or
0800 POISON (0800 764 766) in New Zealand), or When to discard your medicine
• contact your doctor, or Discard the bottle 28 days after first opening it.
• go to the Emergency Department at your nearest
hospital. Getting rid of any unwanted medicine
You should do this even if there appear to be no signs of If your doctor advises that you no longer need to use this
discomfort or poisoning. medicine or it is out of date, take it to any pharmacy for
safe disposal.
5. What should I know while using Do not use this medicine after the expiry date has passed.
LUMIGAN® eye drops?
6. Are there any side effects?
Things you should do
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience
• Continue to use LUMIGAN® eye drops every evening any side effects, most of them are minor and temporary.
unless your doctor tells you to stop. LUMIGAN® eye However, some side effects may need medical attention.
drops help to control your condition but does not cure
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your
it.
doctor or pharmacist if you have any further questions
• Use all the medication prescribed to treat your eye
about side effects.
condition.
• Keep all your doctor's appointments so that your Less serious side effects
condition can be monitored, and your eye pressure
can be checked. Less serious side effects What to do
• Tell your doctor if you think your condition is not Effects on the eye(s): Speak to your
improving while using LUMIGAN® eye drops. doctor if you
• red, congested eyes
have any of
• itching or irritation of the eye
these less
• feeling of something in the eye

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 • dry eye serious side • spasm of the eyelids where
• growth of eyelashes effects and there is uncontrolled blinking
• redness in or around eye or they worry you. and squeezing of eyelid
eyelid Effects on the body as a whole:
• watery eyes • high blood pressure
• inflamed eyelids • asthma or worsening of asthma
• eye discomfort • difficulty breathing
• eye strain • depression (low mood, feelings
• burning of the eye and nearby of worthlessness)
eyelid
• itchy eye and eyelid
Effects on the body as a whole: Go straight to
• inflammation inside the eye the Emergency
• swelling of the surface of the • severe allergic reaction,
including swelling of the tongue, Department at
eye your nearest
• sensitivity to light lips and throat, difficulty
breathing hospital if you
• darkening of the area around notice any of
the eye these serious
• eyelash darkening side effects.
• darkening of the coloured part
of the eye (iris)
• more often, the following effects Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else
have been seen: loss of fat in the that may be making you feel unwell.
eye region which can lead to Other side effects not listed here may occur in some
deepening of your eyelid crease, people.
sunken eye, drooping eyelid,
tightening of the skin around Reporting side effects
your eye, and the lower white
After you have received medical advice for any side effects
part of your eye to become
you experience, you can report side effects to the
more visible. Therapeutic Goods Administration online at
Effects on the body as a whole: www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems in Australia or to
https://nzphvc.otago.ac.nz/reporting/ in New Zealand. By
• headache
reporting side effects, you can help provide more
• feeling weak and tired
information on the safety of this medicine.
• symptoms of a cold such as
runny nose or nasal congestion Always make sure you speak to your doctor or
• excessive or abnormal hair pharmacist before you decide to stop taking any of your
growth in areas where the medicines.
product repeatedly comes into
contact with the skin 7. Product details
• nausea
This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.
• dizziness
• allergic skin reaction (rash, What LUMIGAN® eye drops contains
itching, hives)
Active ingredient • bimatoprost
(main ingredient)
Serious side effects Other ingredients • benzalkonium chloride
Serious side effects What to do (inactive ingredients) • citric acid monohydrate
• dibasic sodium phosphate
Effects on the eye(s): Call your doctor heptahydrate
• eye discharge straight away, • hydrochloric acid
if you notice • purified water
• eye pain
any of these • sodium chloride
• small spots on the eye surface
serious side • sodium hydroxide
• blurred vision or changes
effects.
in/disturbance of vision
• macular edema (build-up of fluid
at the back of the eye, which Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to any of
causes vision to become blurry) these ingredients.

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What LUMIGAN® eye drops looks like
LUMIGAN® eye drops is a sterile, clear, colourless solution.
It is supplied in plastic dropper bottles containing 3 mL, 5
mL or 7.5 mL of solution. (AUST R 80657).
(Not all presentations may be available).
Who distributes LUMIGAN® eye drops?
LUMIGAN® eye drops eye drops are distributed in Australia
by:
AbbVie Pty Ltd
241 O’Riordan Street
Mascot NSW 2020
Australia

LUMIGAN® eye drops eye drops are distributed in New

Zealand by:
AbbVie Limited
6th Floor, 156-158 Victoria St
Wellington, 6011
New Zealand
This leaflet was prepared in Aug 2023.

© 2023 AbbVie. All rights reserved.

LUMIGAN and its design are trademarks of Allergan, Inc.,
an AbbVie company.

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