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Timolol

Beta blocker eye drops that lower high pressure inside the eye, as in glaucoma.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • high eye pressure, often caused by glaucoma

Common side effects

  • blurred vision
  • eye irritation (burning, stinging, itching, redness)
  • headache
  • feeling or being sick

Cautions

  • may not suit people with asthma or COPD
  • may not suit some heart conditions (slow/irregular heartbeat, heart failure)
  • do not let the dropper touch the eye — infection risk
  • do not drive while your vision is blurred

Interactions

  • other beta blockers (tablets or eye drops)
  • blood pressure medicines such as nifedipine and clonidine
  • diabetes medicines
  • digoxin (heart medicine)
  • adrenaline (used for severe allergic reactions)

Pregnancy: can be used if needed — discuss with your doctor

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/timolol-eye-drops (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations10

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
BlotimOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.5% (5ml)ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
IotimOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.0025authorized medicine importersPOM
IotimOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.005authorized medicine importersPOM
NyololOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.0025authorized medicine importersPOM
NyololOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.005authorized medicine importersPOM
Optimol Eye DropsOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )5 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
TimololOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.005—POM
TimololOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.0025—POM
TimoptolOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.0025authorized medicine importersPOM
TimoptolOphthalmic preparations ( Drops )0.005authorized medicine importersPOM
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