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Dorzolamide: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

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Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed · About this document

Patient information: uses, side effects, how to take - Dorzolamide

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Dorzolamide Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution USP, 2%

(dor-Zoe-la-mide HYE-dro-KLOR-ide)

Before using your dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution

Before using your dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution for the first time, make sure the safety seal strip on the bottle is unbroken. (See Figure A.)

  • Step 1.Wash your hands.
  • Step 2.Tear off the safety seal strip. See Figure B.
  • Step 3.Unscrew the cap by turning counterclockwise. See Figure C.

Giving your dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution drops

Step 4.Tilt your head back and pull your lower eyelid down slightly to form a pocket between your eyelid and your eye. See Figure D.

  • Step 5.Turn your dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution dispenser upside down until a single drop is placed in your eye. Do nottouch your eye or eyelid with the dropper tip. See Figure E.

Step 6. Do nottry to make the hole of the dispenser tip larger. The dispenser tip is made to provide a single drop. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 to give your dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution drop.

Step 7.If your doctor has told you to use dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution drops in both eyes, repeat Steps 4 and 5.

After using your dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution

Step 8.Replace the cap by turning it clockwise until it is firmly touching your dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution dispenser. Do notover tighten or you may damage the dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution dispenser and cap. See Figure F.

How should I store dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution?

  • Store dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution at 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C)
  • Protect from light
  • After opening, dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution can be used until the expiration date on the bottle
  • Safely throw away medicine that is out of date or no longer needed.

Keep dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution and all medicines out of the reach of children.

Important information about using dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution

  • If you have any eye or skin reactions, especially conjunctivitis or eyelid reactions to dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, stop using it and call your doctor right away.
  • If you have eye surgery or have a problem such as trauma or infection of your eye while using dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, call your doctor right away.
  • If you do not handle eye medicines the right way the medicine can become contaminated. If the tip of the dispenser touches your eye or areas around your eye, the tip can become contaminated with bacteria which can cause an eye infection and other serious problems including loss of eyesight.
  • If you use other eye medicines dropped onto the eye like dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, use the medicines at least 5 minutes before or after you use dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution.

Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution contains benzalkonium chloride which may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before you use your dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution. You can place your contact lenses back into your eyes 15 minutes after using your dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution.

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Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.

Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA

Manufactured by:

Bausch & Lomb Incorporated

Tampa, FL 33637 USA

© 2022 Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its affiliates

Revised: 12/2022

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About this document

Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed · Application number: ANDA 090143 · View the label on DailyMed

Revision date stated in the text: December 2022

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Drug information for Dorzolamide

Rx or OTC
Prescription (Rx)?
  • This drug is available only with a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
  • Rx
Drug class Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Active ingredient Dorzolamide hydrochloride 20 mg/mL
Dosage form Solution/ drops
Route Ophthalmic
Marketing status listed in the FDA NDC Directory
Company (applicant) BAUSCH AND LOMB
FDA approval ANDA 090143Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) – generic drug Approved June 25, 2009
Therapeutic equivalence (TE) code ATCodes starting with A mean the FDA rates the drug therapeutically equivalent to its reference drug (Orange Book).
Manufacturers 15 labelers list this drug on DailyMed
Packages (NDC)
Package
20 mg/mL – 10 ml in 1 bottle, dropper / 1 in 1 carton NDC 24208-485-10

Source: FDA drug labeling via NLM DailyMed, data as of October 31, 2026. FDA data (DailyMed, Orange Book, Drug Shortages, enforcement reports). Not a substitute for the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.