Travatan

Eye drops · Alcon
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Travatan is a eye drops made by Alcon that contains Travoprost 0.004%. Travoprost is a glaucoma eye drop (prostaglandin): lowers pressure inside the eye in glaucoma and high eye pressure.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Travoprost0.004%

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 and raised eye pressure.

How to take it

One drop in the evening.

Common side effects

  • Red eyes
  • Darker iris
  • Longer eyelashes

Get medical help straight away if

Eye pain, sudden vision change or red, painful eye

Be careful

Can redden the eye and darken the iris over time; use daily as prescribed.

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 Travatan?

Travatan is a eye drops by Alcon containing Travoprost 0.004%.

What is Travatan used for?

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

How should I take Travatan?

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

What are the side effects of Travatan?

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

Does Travatan 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 Travatan in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Ask your eye doctor before use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Travatan?

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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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.