Timolet 0.5%
Timolet 0.5% is a eye drops made by Sun Pharma that contains Timolol 0.5%. Timolol is a glaucoma eye drop (timolol type): lowers pressure inside the eye in glaucoma, protecting eyesight.
| Ingredient (salt) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Timolol (eye drops) | 0.5% |
What it is used for
Lowers pressure inside the eye in glaucoma, protecting eyesight.
How it works
A beta blocker eye drop that reduces fluid production in the eye, lowering pressure in glaucoma.
How to take it
One drop once or twice a day. Press on the inner corner of the eye for 1 minute after to reduce absorption into the body.
Common side effects
- Stinging
- Dry eyes
- Slow pulse
Get medical help straight away if
- Wheeze or breathlessness
- Very slow pulse
- Fainting
Be careful
Can be absorbed into the body: tell your doctor if you have asthma, COPD or a slow heartbeat. Glaucoma drops must be used every day, usually for life.
Other medicines and interactions
Can add to beta blocker or calcium channel blocker tablets. Avoid if you have asthma.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Ask your eye doctor; babies may need monitoring.
Common questions
What is Timolet 0.5%?
Timolet 0.5% is a eye drops by Sun Pharma containing Timolol 0.5%.
What is Timolet 0.5% used for?
Lowers pressure inside the eye in glaucoma, protecting eyesight.
How should I take Timolet 0.5%?
One drop once or twice a day. Press on the inner corner of the eye for 1 minute after to reduce absorption into the body. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.
What are the side effects of Timolet 0.5%?
Common side effects include: Stinging, dry eyes, slow pulse. Get medical help straight away for: Wheeze or breathlessness, very slow pulse, fainting.
Does Timolet 0.5% 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 Timolet 0.5% in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Ask your eye doctor; babies may need monitoring.
What are the substitutes for Timolet 0.5%?
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
- Timolol (eye drops): NHS · MedlinePlus
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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