Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Stren-BT

Allergic conjunctivitis
Follicular conjunctivitis
Conjunctival hyperemia
Eye itching
Burning eyes
Stinging in the eyes

How to use Stren-BT Ophthalmic Solution

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

How Stren-BT Ophthalmic Solution works

Stren-BT Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines: Timolol and Brimonidine. Timolol is a beta blocker while Brimonidine is a sympathomimetic. They work by decreasing the production of aqueous humor (fluid in the eye), thereby lowering the increased eye pressure.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Stren-BT Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Stren-BT Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To reduce the amount of Stren-BT Eye Drop that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.

Driving

UNSAFE

Stren-BT Eye Drop may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Stren-BT Eye Drop may cause blurred or abnormal vision. This effect may seem worse at night or in reduced lighting and this may affect the ability to drive.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

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Quick tips

Stren-BT Eye Drop is a combination of two medicines that lowers high pressure in the eye and reduces the risk of vision loss.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before putting in these eye drops and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in.
Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contaminating the eye drops.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
It may cause temporary burning or itching sensation in the eye. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Patient concerns

Hi, my son is having infection in his right eye, it's light red and swelling around, Pl suggest. I have an eye drop name loteprednol+moxifloxacin Can I use it?

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

First examination shd be done BT

Eyes become watery after some time when watching tv or studying bt no pain in eyes

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Use eye drop refresh tears three times a day

Is there any requirement for the intake of steroids (Betamethasone) and antibiotics (Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets) for the treatment of herpes?

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

Depends If there is secondary infection then antibiotic can b givenSteroid is generally not recommended bt if there is severe involvement of eye or any cranial nerves where there is chance of some permanent damage in herpes zoster then a short course can b consideredBt given very cautiously

FAQs

Q. How to use Stren-BT Eye Drop?

Wash your hands before applying Stren-BT Eye Drop to avoid contamination, and do not touch the tip of the dropper. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using Stren-BT Eye Drop. For applying Stren-BT Eye Drop, tilt your head back, look up, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch and then put the drops in the pouch.

Q. Can Stren-BT Eye Drop be stopped when symptoms are relieved?

No, Stren-BT Eye Drop should be continued as advised by the doctor. If any problems are experienced due to the use of Stren-BT Eye Drop, consult the doctor for re-evaluation.

Q. Can the use of Stren-BT Eye Drop cause blurry vision?

Stren-BT Eye Drop can blur your eyes for a short period of time. Avoid driving or operating machinery just after using Stren-BT Eye Drop.

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Stren-BT Eye Drop?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Q. What are the contraindications associated with the use of Stren-BT Eye Drop?

Stren-BT Eye Drop should not be used by patients who are hypersensitive to Timolol, Brimonidine or any of its constituents. This medicine should be avoided in patients who have airway disease, lung disease or heart disease. This medicine should not be used in children who are 2 years old or younger.

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