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Dorsun Eye Drops

NAFDAC Reg. No. B4-5582 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 6 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Dorsun Eye Drops
NAFDAC number
B4-5582
Active ingredient
Dorzolamide (Dorzolamide Hydrochloride)
Strength
20 mg/mL
Form
Solution/Drops
Pack size
1 x 5 mL (in bottle)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Lin-Kabs Pharmaceutical Limited
Approved
28 Sep 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
27 Sep 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

RxVerify commentary

  • Dorsun Eye Drops is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (B4-5582). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Dorsun Eye Drops is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for dorzolamide (dorzolamide hydrochloride), the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. (1)

Possible side effects

The most frequently reported adverse reactions associated with dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution were ocular burning, stinging, or discomfort immediately following ocular administration (approximately one-third of patients). Approximately one-quarter of patients noted a bitter taste following administration. Superficial punctate keratitis occurred in 10 to 15% of patients and signs and symptoms of ocular allergic reaction in approximately 10%. (6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Indoco Remedies Limited at +1-855-642-2594 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . …

Do not use if

Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )]. Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product. (4, 5.1)

Warnings

• Sulfonamide Hypersensitivity (5.1) • Bacterial Keratitis (5.2) • Corneal Endothelium (5.3) • Allergic Reactions (5.4) • Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma (5.5) 5.1 Sulfonamide Hypersensitivity Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution contains dorzolamide, a sulfonamide; and although administered topically, it is absorbed systemically. Therefore, the same types of adverse reactions that are attributable to sulfonamides may occur with topical administration of dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women with dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution. Dorzolamide caused fetal vertebral malformations when administered orally to rabbits at 2.5 mg/kg/day (37 times the clinical exposure). Dorzolamide administered during the period of organogenesis was not teratogenic in rabbits dosed up to 1 mg/kg/day (15 times the clinical exposure). …

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Dorsun Eye Drops

What is in Dorsun Eye Drops?

Dorsun Eye Drops contains Dorzolamide (Dorzolamide Hydrochloride) (20 mg/mL), as solution/drops, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Dorsun Eye Drops registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Dorsun Eye Drops is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number B4-5582, and its registration is active as of 6 November 2026.

Has Dorsun Eye Drops been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Dorsun Eye Drops in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Dorsun Eye Drops is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number B4-5582, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Dorsun Eye Drops used for?

Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. Dorzolamide hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma. (1) (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for dorzolamide (dorzolamide hydrochloride). Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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