Bimatoprost
Bimatoprost eye drops contain bimatoprost and are used for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. The bottle comes in one strength and several pack sizes. Each option lists its price per bottle.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Bimatoprost
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Eye drops, solution
- Strengths
- 3ml
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Bimatoprost on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Glaucoma · Ocular Hypertension
- Alternative names
- Lumigan
- Therapeutic class
- Prostamide Analogue
- Pharmacological class
- Prostamide
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to bimatoprost
- Minor side effects
- conjunctival hyperaemia; eye pruritus; eye irritation
- Moderate side effects
- blepharitis; hyperpigmentation of eyelid; dry eye
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Originator
- Allergan
- Onset time
- 4–8 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature below 25°C.
Precautions and warnings
may cause darkening of the iris or eyelid skin; may cause eyelash growth; remove contact lenses before administration
Serious side effects
macular oedema, requires immediate medical attention; uveitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Designed to target open-angle glaucoma to alleviate intraocular pressure and maintain ocular health.
Mechanism of action
Bimatoprost is a prostamide analogue that reduces intraocular pressure by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour through both the trabecular meshwork and uveoscleral pathways.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if necessary and benefit outweighs risk. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Bimatoprost is the active ingredient in this eye drop solution, supplied in a 3ml bottle for ocular use. It is a prostamide analogue used in glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Allergan is the originator company, and the medicine is also known as Lumigan.
It lowers pressure inside the eye by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour through the trabecular meshwork and the uveoscleral pathways. Its effect begins within 4 to 8 hours and lasts about 24 hours. Bimatoprost can darken the iris or the eyelid skin and can make eyelashes grow; contact lenses should be removed before each administration. Macular oedema and uveitis are serious effects that need immediate medical attention. It must not be used by anyone hypersensitive to bimatoprost. Store below 25°C.
Ordering bimatoprost from Malaysia
Prices are shown in ringgit by default. Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging, with Express Tracked Courier taking up to a week and Standard Airmail up to three weeks. The 3ml bottle is the strength listed; the Eye Care category and Careprost + Applicators, which contains the same ingredient, are also available.
FAQ
Is Bimatoprost a generic medicine?
It's a generic: Bimatoprost goes by the name of its active ingredient, bimatoprost, instead of a brand name. Who makes it depends on supply.
Does Bimatoprost go by other names?
You may also see bimatoprost sold as Lumigan. Here on MayChemist, the same ingredient is also available as Careprost + Applicators.
What side effects should I know about with Bimatoprost?
The ones people notice most with bimatoprost are conjunctival hyperaemia, eye pruritus and eye irritation. Some people also get blepharitis, hyperpigmentation of eyelid and dry eye. Rarer but serious: macular oedema and uveitis. These need urgent medical help.
Which conditions is Bimatoprost taken for?
Bimatoprost contains bimatoprost and is taken for glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Bimatoprost is a prostamide analogue that reduces intraocular pressure by increasing the outflow of aqueous humour through both the trabecular meshwork and uveoscleral pathways.
How fast does Bimatoprost work?
Bimatoprost usually kicks in within 4 to 8 hours, and the effect tends to last around 24 hours. Some people notice it sooner than others.
How much is Bimatoprost?
Bimatoprost comes as 3ml bottles, in packs of 1 to 6 bottles. You'll see the price per bottle for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per bottle. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
Can I get Bimatoprost without a prescription here?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Bimatoprost. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you send Bimatoprost to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Bimatoprost is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Bimatoprost, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient and has the same strength as the original brand.