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From the official U.S. FDA label for dorzolamide (dorzolamide hydrochloride), the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
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)
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 . …
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)
• 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. …
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). …
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Episopt Eye Drops## (strength format) contains Dorzolamide (Dorzolamide Hydrochloride); Timolol (Timolol Maleate) (20mg; 5mg), as eye drops, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. Episopt Eye Drops## (strength format) is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number B4-3883, and its registration is active as of 6 November 2026.
No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Episopt Eye Drops## (strength format) in our automatically synced alert list.
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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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