What is DuoTrav?

DuoTrav is a clear eye-drop solution. It contains two active substances: travoprost (40 micrograms per millilitre) and timolol (5 mg/ml). DuoTrav is used to reduce the pressure inside the eye. It is used in adults with ‘open-angle glaucoma’ or ‘ocular hypertension’ who do not respond sufficiently to eye drops containing beta-blockers or prostaglandin analogues (other medicines used for these conditions). Ocular hypertension is when the pressure in the eye is higher than normal. In open-angle glaucoma, the high pressure is caused by fluid being unable to drain out of the eye. DuoTrav can only be obtained with a prescription.

Always read the patient information and instructions carefully before using this medication.

• The dose of DuoTrav is one drop in the affected eye(s) once a day, in the morning or evening, at the same time every day.
• If more than one type of eye drop is being used, each one should be given at least five minutes apart.

Make sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• If you have any drug allergies.
• Which other prescription and non-prescription medications you currently take.
• Your medical history especially any history of asthma or severe lung disease, or in people with some heart conditions.

Also be aware that:

• DuoTrav should not be used in people who may be hypersensitive (allergic) to travoprost, timolol (and other beta-blockers), or any of the other ingredients. DuoTrav must not be used in people with asthma or severe lung disease, or in people with some heart conditions. It must also not be used in people with severe allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal passages caused by an allergy) and corneal dystrophies (disorders that cause clouding of the cornea, the transparent layer in front of the eye).
• DuoTrav contains benzalkonium chloride, which is known to discolour soft contact lenses. Therefore, care should be taken by people who wear soft contact lenses. DuoTrav may cause the iris of the eye to change colour (darken) and the eyelashes to thicken, darken or lengthen.

Common side-effects may include but are not limited to:

• Ocular hyperaemia (increased blood supply to the eye, leading to redness) and eye irritation.

Q: How is DuoTrav used?

A: The dose of DuoTrav is one drop in the affected eye(s) once a day, in the morning or evening, at the same time every day. If more than one type of eye drop is being used, each one should be given at least five minutes apart.