What is MacProst (Bimatoprost)
MacProst 3 ml (Bimatoprost) is an eye drop solution manufactured by an Australian Pharma company known as Mac Medilife Pvt Ltd, MacProst is a kind of medicine known as a prostaglandin analog that increases fluid in the eye and outflow from the eye as a result of pressure in the eye being reduced. Therefore, it is being used to treat eye illnesses such as glaucoma, and ocular hypertension.
What does Macprost consist of?
Macprost consists of ingredients, so-called Bimatoprost, which is a synthetic prostamide that has the property to increase the outflow of fluid inside the eye and tends to reduce the internal pressure in the eye and cure several illnesses related to the eye.
Bimatoprost 3ml belongs to a group of prostaglandin analogs, and it is sold under various brand names such as Latisse, Lumigan, and Careprost. It is available in the brand name as well as generic versions, which are much more affordable.
Why do people need Macprost?
People need Macprost for various reason, one of them being its cosmetic benefits. People with thin or almost no eyelashes need this medicine more than others because Macprost tends to regenerate thickness, and the length and the darkness of eyelashes can enhance the appearance of their eyes
Macprost Benefits
In addition to its cosmetic benefits, macprost provides two other medicinal benefits as well
Macprost (Bimatoprost) is a widely used medicine to cure an eye disease called glaucoma, which is a kind of eye disease that acts to damage the optic nerve and, as a result, causes blurred vision or blindness, by reducing pressure inside the eye and helping to prevent further damage to the optic nerve and helping preserve vision.
Macprost is used to treat ocular hypertension because of which pressure in the eye increases but does not cause blindness; macprost reduces this pressure in the eye.
How does Macprost Work
Macprost works by reducing pressure in the eye. It belongs to a group of medicines called prostaglandin, which is similar in terms of structure and functionality to naturally available substances in the body, prostaglandin.
Prostaglandin is a chemical that is responsible for several activities in the body, such as maintaining a fluid balance in the eye, and responsible and prostaglandin is also responsible for the production and outflow of liquid that fills the eye. By copying the action of prostaglandin, Macprost increases the flow of fluid from the eyes as a resultof pressure in the eye, reducing
How to use Macprost (Bimatoprost)?
Macprost (Bimatoprost) is generally used as an eye drop, wash your hand thoroughly before using it, lie on the bed or, tilt you’re your head backside to look at your chicks to create a small eye pocket, now get the tip of a bottle down and place one drop of the medicine in the eyelid, close your eye and massage gently in the corner of the eye for one to two minutes, repeat this process for another eye, close the bottle with cap immediately after usage.
Dosage
The dosage of Bimatoprost depends upon the condition being treated. The recommended dosage for glaucoma and ocular hypertension is one drop of Macprost is one drop in the affected eye per day specifically in the evening.
The recommended dosage of macprost for eyelash growth is one drop of MacProst applied to the base of upper eyelashes once a day in the evening.
It is important to use MacProst exactly as described by your eye care specialist, do not use more or less than prescribed, and do not stop using it without consulting your doctor.
Drug interaction
Some medications can interact with macprost,
If you are using any other eye drop, then wait for at least 5 minutes after using it to place Macprost eye drop, as they can interact with each other and generate side effects rather than cure. Do not use another prostaglandin with Bimatoprost, as they can develop side effects, and avoid using a macrolide with a beta blocker as they can interact and alter blood pressure.
Tell your doctor about any medication you are already taking before starting to use MacProst to avoid any adverse effects.
Side Effects
Macprost may produce some side effects in some cases, such as
- Eye redness
- Irritation or burning sensation in the eyes
- Darkening of the eyelid
- Blurred vision
- Discomfort in the eyes
- Changes the colour of the skin near the eye
- Increased sensitivity to light
- Allergic reaction
- Vision loss
- Inflammation in the eye
- Asthma
- Chest pain
If you experience any of these side effects or unusual symptoms, contact you


