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Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml, Pack of 1 EYE DROPS
Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml, Pack of 1 EYE DROPS
Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml, Pack of 1 EYE DROPS
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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml is used alone or in combination with other medicines to lower increased eye pressure in conditions such as ocular hypertension and glaucoma. It contains Brimonidine, which works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye). Thereby, it helps in reducing eye pressure. In some cases, it may cause common side effects such as watery eyes, irritation, abnormal taste, and abnormal vision. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

BRIMONIDINE-0.1%W/V

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Neomedix Healthcare India Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

OPHTHALMIC

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml belongs to the class of alpha-adrenergic agonists, used alone or in combination with other medicines to lower increased eye pressure in conditions such as ocular hypertension and glaucoma. Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the optic nerve is damaged. This damaged nerve leads to an increase in eye pressure abnormally and can lead to permanent vision loss.

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml contains Brimonidine that works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye). Thereby, Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml helps in reducing eye pressure.

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml is for ophthalmic use only. In some cases, Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml may cause common side effects such as watery eyes, irritation, abnormal taste, and abnormal vision. Most of these side effects of Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

You are not recommended to stop using Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml abruptly as it may increase eye pressure. Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml is not recommended for children below 17 years as safety has not been established. Avoid alcohol consumption while using Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before starting Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml. Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml may cause drowsiness, blurred vision or abnormal vision, so drive only if you are alert.

Uses of Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml used in the treatment of Glaucoma, Ocular hypertension. The detailed uses of Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml are as follows:<br/>• Glaucoma Treatment: Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml reduces intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with glaucoma, slowing disease progression and preserving vision.<br/>• Ocular Hypertension: Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml lowers IOP in patients with ocular hypertension, helping to prevent vision loss, manage eye health, and reduce the risk of glaucoma development.<br/>

Directions for Use

Eye drops: Shake the bottle well before each use. Instil the eye drops by pulling down the lower eyelid to form a pocket between eyelid and eye.Eye gel: Pull down the lower eyelid to form a pocket between eyelid and eye, squeeze a tiny amount of gel into the eye.

Medicinal Benefits

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml contains Brimonidone which is primarily used in treating increased pressure of the eye in conditions such as glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) and reducing eye pressure.

How Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml Works

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml contains Brimonidine that works by decreasing the production of aqueous humour (fluid in the eye). Thereby, Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml helps in reducing eye pressure.

Storage

Keep Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml out of sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml
Here are the steps to Dry Mouth (xerostomia) caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dry mouth symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help keep your mouth moist and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Chew sugar-free gum or candies to increase saliva production and keep your mouth moisturized.
  • Use saliva substitutes, such as mouthwashes or sprays, only if your doctor advises them to help moisturize your mouth and alleviate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Avoid consuming smoking, alcohol, spicy or acidic foods, and other irritants that may aggravate dry mouth symptoms.
  • Schedule regular dental check-ups to keep track of your oral health and handle any dry mouth issues as they arise.
  • Follow a healthy lifestyle by drinking plenty of water and taking sufficient rest.
  • Eat balanced diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, while minimizing fatty, spicy, and seasoned foods.
  • Additionally, avoid seafood to reduce the risk of allergic reactions or infections that may exacerbate symptoms.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Gently flush the eye with clean, lukewarm water to remove any debris.
  • Use lubricating eye drops (artificial tears) to soothe irritation and re-lubricate the eye.
  • Apply a warm compress to the closed eyelid to loosen any foreign particles.
  • Practice good eyelid hygiene by gently massaging with a clean washcloth.
  • Avoid rubbing your eye to prevent worsening irritation and potential corneal scratches.
  • Do not attempt to remove a foreign object with sharp instruments to avoid further damage.
  • Seek medical attention immediately if you experience severe or persistent symptoms, significant pain, redness, or vision changes.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly.
  • Manage stress with yoga or meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery unless you are alert.
  • Apply a clean, cool compress to the closed eyelids it helps to reduce inflammation and discomfort.
  • Wash hands frequently with soap and water, especially after touching your eyes.
  • Avoid sharing towels, washcloths, or eye makeup with others.
  • Clean your contact lenses properly or temporarily discontinue wearing them.
  • Gently clean your eyelids with a warm, damp washcloth to remove any crusting or discharge.
  • Practice getting adequate sleep to support your body's healing process.
  • Avoid rubbing your eyes, it can worsen irritation and potentially spread the infection.

What if I have taken an overdose of Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml

Do not use Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml in more doses or more often than prescribed. If you have any unusual signs or symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, if you are taking tricyclic antidepressants or monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), or if you are breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have/had depression, heart problems, light-headedness, reduced mental capacity, lowered blood supply to the brain, blood vessel disease, poor blood circulation problems, or liver/kidney problems. Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml is not recommended for children below 17years as the safety has not been established. Avoid alcohol consumption while using Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy before starting Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml. Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml may cause drowsiness, blurred vision or abnormal vision, so drive only if you are alert.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BrimonidineBrivaracetam
Moderate

Drug-Drug Interactions

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BrimonidineBrivaracetam
Moderate
How does the drug interact with Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml:
Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml may be absorbed into the bloodstream and occasionally produce central nervous system side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Concomitant use of brivaracetam with Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml may increase the risk of these side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction brivaracetam can be taken with Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you notice dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid intake of baked foods such as cakes, cookies, doughnuts, or fried items such as French fries and stick margarine as these foods may worsen glaucoma and damage optic nerve.
  • Cut down your coffee intake as it may increase pressure in the eye. Replace coffee with green tea.
  • Avoid exercises such as any position where the head is lower than the body as an inverted yoga pose, as it may increase pressure in the eye. Doing selective exercises is advised for glaucoma patients. 

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHALMOLOGIC AGENTS

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml Substitute

Substitutes safety advice

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption while using Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml as it might cause increased drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml is given to a pregnant woman only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml should not be used if you are breastfeeding as it may harm the baby.

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Driving

Caution

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml may cause blurred or abnormal vision, which can be worse at night time. So, do not drive or use machinery which requires concentration until you feel better.

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Liver

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml is not recommended for use in children below 17 years as limited clinical studies are available.

Have a query?

FAQs

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml is used alone or in combination with other medicines to lower increased eye pressure in conditions such as ocular hypertension and glaucoma.

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml contains Brimonidine that works by reducing the secretion of aqueous humour (a liquid that maintains normal pressure in the eyeball) and lowers the pressure in the eye.

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml can be used with other eye medications if advised by the doctor. However, you are recommended to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 5 minutes between using Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml and other eye medications. Administer eye ointments in the last.

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating heavy machinery.

You are not recommended to stop using Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml without consulting your doctor as it may increase pressure in the eyes and may lead to loss of vision. Therefore, use Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while using Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml, please consult your doctor.

Do not wear contact lens while using Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml unless told by the doctor. Remove contact lenses before using Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml and reinsert them after 15 minutes of using Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml.

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml may cause common side effects such as watery eyes, irritation, abnormal taste, and abnormal vision. Most of these side effects of Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

No, Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml is not a beta blocker. It contains Brimonidine which belongs to the class of medicines called alpha-adrenergic agonists.

Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml may cause drowsiness as a side effect. So, do not drive or use machinery unless you are alert.

Yes, Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml lowers increased eye pressure in conditions such as ocular hypertension and glaucoma.

No, Brimosoft Eye Drop 5 ml does not cause pupil dilation. However, in rare cases, it may cause miosis/pupil constriction. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No. -13 , Sector -5, Industrial Area, Parwanoo, Distt. Solan (H.P) India
Other Info - BRI0495

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Author Details

Santoshini Reddy GDoctor badge

Written By

Santoshini Reddy G

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:35 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601232.html
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/020613s031lbl.pdf
  3. https://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/brimonidine-ophthalmic.html
  4. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3426.pdf
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