What to do if you miss a dose of Xalatan

Missing a dose of Xalatan (Latanoprost) is common — most people will skip a dose at some point during a course. The right action depends on how long since the missed dose and whether Xalatan is taken event-driven or daily at 0.005%. The wrong action — doubling up — is not recommended.

For daily Xalatan

If Xalatan is taken daily for a chronic condition, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. In that case skip the missed dose and continue normally. According to the prescribing information for Latanoprost, two doses should never be taken close together to "make up" for a miss.

For event-driven Xalatan

If Xalatan is used as needed (not on a fixed schedule), there is no "missed dose" in the conventional sense — simply take the planned dose when needed and observe the recommended gap before re-dosing. Latanoprost is a prodrug ester hydrolysed by corneal esterases to its active free acid, which selectively binds the prostaglandin F (FP) receptor.

Frequently asked questions

Should I double the dose if I missed Xalatan? ▾

No. Doubling doses of Xalatan to compensate is not recommended at any 0.005% strength and increases the risk of side effects without improving efficacy. Take the next scheduled dose normally.

How many missed doses are too many? ▾

Occasional missed doses of Xalatan are usually inconsequential. Repeated missed doses can compromise the therapeutic effect — for chronic conditions like those treated with Eye Care and Ophthalmic Treatments, consistent dosing matters. If adherence is hard, discuss reminders, simpler schedules or alternative formulations with the prescriber.

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