Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop
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Overview
Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop contains Timolol maleate 0.5% (equivalent to timolol), ophthalmic solution and is available as eye drops. It is classified as a prescription medicine and may only be obtained with a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner.
Only product, safety and handling information is published here. Anything beyond that is explained to you directly by your doctor or pharmacist as part of your consultation.
DoctorOnCall is a licensed online pharmacy. Orders for Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop are processed only after a doctor has assessed your suitability and issued a prescription, and every order is checked by a registered pharmacist before it is sent out.
Directions for Use
Tilt your head back, gently pull down the lower eyelid to form a small pocket, and instil one drop without letting the dropper tip touch the eye or eyelid, to avoid contamination. Close your eye and apply gentle pressure to the inner corner near the nose for about one to two minutes to reduce drainage into the tear duct and lower the amount absorbed into the bloodstream; if using more than one type of eye drop, wait at least 5 minutes between different products.
Dosage
The usual dose of Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop is one drop instilled into the affected eye(s) twice daily, or as advised by your doctor, who may adjust the frequency or combine it with other eye drops depending on your response and eye pressure readings.
Shelf Life
Use this product before the expiry date stated on the packaging. Do not use the medicine if the expiry date has passed.
Storage Instructions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.
Side Effects
- Eye irritation or discomfort
- Blurred vision
- Dry eyes
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Tiredness or fatigue
- Slowed heartbeat (in some cases)
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to timolol or any ingredient in this product
- Asthma or a history of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Severe bradycardia (very slow heart rate), certain heart block conditions, or decompensated heart failure
- Sick sinus syndrome without a pacemaker
Drug / Food Interactions
- Oral beta-blockers or other medicines affecting heart rate (e.g. verapamil, diltiazem) may have an additive effect, increasing the risk of a very slow heart rate or low blood pressure when combined with timolol eye drops
- Other glaucoma eye drops used together may add to the pressure-lowering effect but also to local irritation – use as directed by your doctor
- Certain oral medicines affecting blood pressure or heart rate should be discussed with your doctor if you are using timolol eye drops
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all medicines you are taking, including other eye drops
Quick Tips
- Apply gentle pressure to the inner corner of the eye after each drop to reduce systemic absorption
- Wait at least 5 minutes between different types of eye drops if you use more than one
- Do not stop this medicine suddenly without your doctor’s advice, as eye pressure can rise again
- Attend all scheduled eye pressure checks and follow-up appointments
- Tell every doctor treating you, including your GP and any specialist, that you are using a beta-blocker eye drop, as it can affect heart rate and blood pressure medicines
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop a prescription medicine?
Yes. Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop is a prescription-only medicine (POM). It can only be supplied against a valid prescription written by a registered doctor, and it should be used only by the person named on the prescription label.
What does Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop contain?
Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop is supplied as eye drops and contains Timolol maleate 0.5% (equivalent to timolol), ophthalmic solution. The full composition is listed in the Composition section on this page and on the product packaging.
Why is there no information here about what Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop is for?
Malaysian rules for prescription medicines limit public product pages to product, safety and handling information. Your doctor decides whether this medicine is appropriate for you and will explain it during your consultation, and your pharmacist can answer further questions when the medicine is dispensed.
How should I take Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop?
Take it exactly as written on your prescription label. Do not increase, reduce or skip doses on your own, and do not continue beyond the period your doctor has prescribed. Practical handling steps are set out in the Directions for Use section on this page.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Take it as soon as you remember, unless your next dose is nearly due. In that case skip the missed dose and carry on with your usual schedule. Never take two doses together to make up for a missed one. If you miss doses often, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How should I store Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop?
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children. Keep it in the original pack until use, and do not use it after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
What should I do if I notice side effects?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any reaction that concerns you, and seek medical care immediately for signs of a severe reaction such as difficulty breathing, swelling of the face, lips or throat, or a widespread rash. Reported reactions are listed in the Side Effects section on this page.
Can I stop taking Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop on my own?
No. Speak to your doctor before stopping, pausing or changing the dose, even if you feel well or think you no longer need the medicine.
How do I get a prescription for Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop?
Customers in Malaysia can complete an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor, who decides whether a prescription is appropriate, or upload a valid prescription already issued by their own doctor.
Orders going to Singapore are dispatched from Malaysia as an international delivery, so you need to hold a valid prescription or doctor’s letter for the medicine. Check the consultation and prescription upload options shown at checkout for your delivery address before placing the order.
How long will delivery take?
Within Malaysia, standard delivery takes 3 to 5 working days. Same-day delivery is available in the Klang Valley for orders placed before 12pm; orders placed after 12pm arrive by the end of the next day.
Orders to Singapore are sent as international deliveries and take 5 to 9 working days. A lump-sum shipping and handling fee applies to every overseas delivery and is shown at checkout.
What payment methods can I use?
Customers in Malaysia can pay by FPX online banking, credit or debit card (Visa and Mastercard), and supported e-wallets including Touch ‘n Go eWallet, GrabPay and ShopeePay.
FPX and local e-wallets are tied to Malaysian bank and wallet accounts, so if your delivery address is in Singapore, use the payment options displayed at checkout for that address rather than assuming the same list applies.
Can Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop be delivered to Singapore?
Yes. DoctorOnCall ships to Singapore as an international order dispatched from Malaysia, arriving in 5 to 9 working days with a lump-sum shipping and handling fee.
Singapore’s Health Sciences Authority (HSA) allows personal imports of up to three months’ supply of a medicine for your own use or an immediate family member’s, as long as it contains no controlled drugs, psychotropic substances or prohibited items. Keep the product in its original labelled packaging and keep a copy of your prescription or doctor’s letter with it. Quantities above three months’ supply, and medicines containing controlled substances, require prior HSA approval.
Is Optimol 0.5% Eye Drop registered with the authorities?
Products listed on DoctorOnCall are registered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health for supply in Malaysia, and each pack carries its MAL registration number.
An order delivered to Singapore arrives as a personal import of a Malaysia-registered product; HSA product registration is not required for personal-use quantities, but it is also not the same as a product registered for sale in Singapore. If you need a locally registered Singapore product, buy it from a pharmacy in Singapore.
Who do I contact if there is a problem with my order?
DoctorOnCall’s customer care team handles order, delivery and product queries through the contact channels on the site, including WhatsApp and the online help centre.
For deliveries to Singapore, allow more time before chasing an order than you would for a local Malaysian delivery, as the parcel passes through customs clearance and tracking updates can appear later in the journey.
Ingredients / Active Ingredients
- Timolol maleate 0.5% (equivalent to timolol), ophthalmic solution
Safety Advice
Pregnancy
There is no adequate data on use during pregnancy. Consult a doctor before use.
Breastfeeding
Generally not recommended while breastfeeding.
Kidney
Use cautiously. Dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.
Liver
Use cautiously. Liver function monitoring may be required.
Alcohol
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with this medicine.
Driving
It is not advisable to drive if you experience side effects from this medicine.
