Who can use brinzolamide
Most adults aged 18 years and over can use brinzolamide eye drops.
Children can only use brinzolamide if it's prescribed by a specialist.
Who may not be able to use brinzolamide
Brinzolamide is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor before starting to use brinzolamide if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to brinzolamide or any other medicine
- are allergic to medicines called sulphonamides – these include some medicines used to treat diabetes and infections and also remove extra fluid from your body (diuretics)
- have liver or kidney problems
- have a type of glaucoma called pseudoexfoliative glaucoma, pigmentary glaucoma or narrow angle glaucoma
- have a condition called hyperchloraemic acidosis (where your blood becomes too acidic)
- have dry eyes or problems with your cornea (the clear outer layer of your eye)
- normally wear contact lenses (you can still use brinzolamide, but you'll need to remove the contact lenses before using the eye drops and wait 15 minutes before putting them back in)