What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Latanoprost | Travoprost | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Prostaglandin Analog | Prostaglandin Analog |
| Used for | Latanoprost ophthalmic solution is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Latanoprost ophthalmic solution is a prostaglandin F 2α analogue indicated for the reduction of e… | ® (travoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.004% is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. TRAVATAN Z is a prostaglandin analog indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocula… |
| Children | Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established. | One drop in the affected eye(s) once daily in the evening Use in pediatric patients below the age of 16 years is not recommended because of potential safety concerns related to increased pigmentation following long-term chronic use. |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | Yes |
| Common side effects | The following adverse reactions were reported in postmarketing experience and are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the label: Iris pigmentation changes [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Eyelid skin darkening [s… | Most common adverse reaction (30% to 50%) is conjunctival hyperemia (6.1) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Sandoz Inc. at 1-800-525-8747 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experien… |
| Pregnancy | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies of latanoprost ophthalmic solution administration in pregnant women.to inform drug-associated risks. In animal reproduction… | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. In animal reproduction studies, subcutaneous (SC) administration of tra… |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherLatanoprost is prostaglandin Analog and Travoprost is prostaglandin Analog. Latanoprost is used for: Latanoprost ophthalmic solution is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Latanoprost ophthalmic solution is a prostaglandin F 2α analogue indicated for the reduction of e… Travoprost is used for: ® (travoprost ophthalmic solution) 0.004% is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. TRAVATAN Z is a prostaglandin analog indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocula…
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.