Lumigan 0.01%

Eye drops · AbbVie (Allergan)
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Lumigan 0.01% is a eye drops made by AbbVie (Allergan) that contains Bimatoprost 0.01%. Bimatoprost is a glaucoma eye drop (prostaglandin): lowers pressure inside the eye in glaucoma and high eye pressure.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Bimatoprost0.01%

What it is used for

Lowers pressure inside the eye in glaucoma and high eye pressure.

How it works

A prostaglandin eye drop for glaucoma; a cosmetic version lengthens eyelashes.

How to take it

One drop in the evening.

Common side effects

  • Red eyes
  • Itching
  • Darker iris and eyelids
  • Longer eyelashes

Get medical help straight away if

Eye pain, sudden vision change or red, painful eye

Be careful

Can slowly darken the coloured part of the eye and lengthen eyelashes; use daily as prescribed, usually in the evening.

Other medicines and interactions

Do not combine with other prostaglandin drops.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Ask your eye doctor before use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Lumigan 0.01%?

Lumigan 0.01% is a eye drops by AbbVie (Allergan) containing Bimatoprost 0.01%.

What is Lumigan 0.01% used for?

Lowers pressure inside the eye in glaucoma and high eye pressure.

How should I take Lumigan 0.01%?

One drop in the evening. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Lumigan 0.01%?

Common side effects include: Red eyes, itching, darker iris and eyelids, longer eyelashes. Get medical help straight away for: Eye pain, sudden vision change or red, painful eye.

Does Lumigan 0.01% need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Lumigan 0.01% in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Ask your eye doctor before use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Lumigan 0.01%?

We have no other brand with exactly the same composition and strength in our list yet. Ask your pharmacist for an equivalent.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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