Xalatan

Eye drops · Pfizer
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Xalatan is a eye drops made by Pfizer that contains Latanoprost 0.005%. Latanoprost is a glaucoma eye drop: lowers pressure inside the eye in glaucoma.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Latanoprost0.005%

What it is used for

Lowers pressure inside the eye in glaucoma.

How it works

A prostaglandin eye drop that improves drainage of fluid from the eye, lowering pressure in glaucoma.

How to take it

One drop in the evening. Wait 5 minutes between different eye drops. Remove contact lenses first.

Common side effects

  • Red eyes
  • Darkening of the iris (permanent) and eyelid skin
  • 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; use at night.

Other medicines and interactions

Do not use two prostaglandin drops together.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Ask your eye doctor before use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Common questions

What is Xalatan?

Xalatan is a eye drops by Pfizer containing Latanoprost 0.005%.

What is Xalatan used for?

Lowers pressure inside the eye in glaucoma.

How should I take Xalatan?

One drop in the evening. Wait 5 minutes between different eye drops. Remove contact lenses first. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Xalatan?

Common side effects include: Red eyes, darkening of the iris (permanent) and eyelid skin, longer eyelashes. Get medical help straight away for: Eye pain, sudden vision change or red, painful eye.

Does Xalatan 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 Xalatan in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Ask your eye doctor before use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Xalatan?

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.