Careprost- Bimatoprost 0.03% Eyelash Growth Drops

Careprost Bimatoprost 0.03% is a sterile ophthalmic solution supplied in a 3ml dropper bottle. When prescribed for eyelash hypotrichosis, bimatoprost is applied to the upper eyelid margin to support the growth of longer, fuller and darker eyelashes.

Careprost is packaged as sterile eye drops and is originally indicated for reducing elevated pressure inside the eye. Its use along the upper eyelash line for eyelash hypotrichosis is an off-label use of this ophthalmic medicine.

Careprost Bimatoprost 0.03% product information

• Brand: Careprost
• Active ingredient: Bimatoprost
• Strength: 0.03% w/v, equivalent to 0.3mg per ml
• Form: Sterile ophthalmic solution
• Pack size: 3ml multidose dropper bottle
• Medicine type: Synthetic prostamide related to prostaglandin analogues
• Original ophthalmic indication: Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
• Use described on this page: Off-label treatment of eyelash hypotrichosis

Indication: eyelash hypotrichosis

Eyelash hypotrichosis describes eyelashes that are inadequate or sparse. Bimatoprost 0.03% has been studied for its ability to increase overall eyelash prominence, including eyelash length, thickness, fullness and darkness.

Careprost is not a cosmetic eyelash serum. It is a prescription ophthalmic medicine and should only be used for eyelash growth when this has been specifically prescribed following consultation.

How bimatoprost affects eyelash growth

Bimatoprost is a synthetic prostamide. The precise mechanism responsible for its effects on eyelashes has not been fully established. Available pharmacological evidence suggests that it increases the proportion of eyelash hairs in the active anagen growth phase and may extend the duration of that phase.

The resulting changes develop gradually through the natural eyelash growth cycle rather than producing an immediate cosmetic effect.

How Careprost is applied for eyelashes

For eyelash hypotrichosis, the solution is applied to the skin of the upper eyelid margin at the base of the eyelashes. It is not deliberately instilled into the eye when being used for this purpose.

1. Use Careprost exactly as directed by the prescribing clinician.
2. Ensure the face is clean and remove eye makeup and contact lenses.
3. Place the prescribed amount of solution onto a new sterile, single-use applicator.
4. Apply it evenly along the skin of one upper eyelid margin where the eyelashes meet the skin.
5. Blot away any excess solution outside the eyelid margin.
6. Use a separate new sterile applicator for the other upper eyelid.
7. Discard each applicator immediately after one use.

Do not apply Careprost to the lower eyelash line. Repeated contact with surrounding skin may cause unwanted hair growth outside the intended treatment area.

Applying bimatoprost more frequently than prescribed does not produce faster or greater eyelash growth. If an application is missed, continue with the next scheduled application rather than applying extra solution.

When can eyelash changes be assessed?

The effect of bimatoprost is gradual. In controlled clinical research involving a purpose-labelled bimatoprost 0.03% eyelash formulation, differences from the vehicle treatment were identified from approximately eight weeks, with the primary assessment conducted after 16 weeks.

These data concern bimatoprost 0.03% used specifically along the upper eyelid margin; they are not a direct comparative study of Careprost against other eyelash products. Individual response and the time at which changes become noticeable can vary.

What happens when bimatoprost is discontinued?

The eyelash changes produced by bimatoprost are not considered permanent. After treatment is discontinued, eyelashes are expected to move gradually back towards their previous appearance over the following weeks to months as the natural eyelash growth cycle continues.

Clinical and safety information

Possible effects associated with bimatoprost include:

• Eye redness, itching, irritation or dryness
• Redness, irritation or dryness of the eyelid skin
• Darkening of the eyelid or surrounding skin
• Hair growth where the solution repeatedly contacts other areas of skin
• Differences between the two eyes in eyelash length, thickness, darkness or direction of growth
• Increased brown pigmentation of the iris, which may be permanent
• Changes around the eyelids associated with prostaglandin analogue periorbitopathy, such as deepening of the upper eyelid groove, eyelid retraction or drooping

Bimatoprost can lower intraocular pressure. Anyone using glaucoma medication, prostaglandin analogue eye drops or other treatment affecting eye pressure should disclose this during consultation.

Clinical advice should also be sought before continuing treatment following an eye infection, eye injury, eye surgery, a marked eyelid reaction or any sudden change in vision.

Careprost and contact lenses

Careprost contains benzalkonium chloride, a preservative that can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Contact lenses should be removed before application and should not be reinserted until at least 15 minutes afterwards.

Careprost Bimatoprost FAQs

What is Careprost 0.03%?

Careprost is a 3ml sterile ophthalmic solution containing bimatoprost 0.03%, equivalent to 0.3mg per ml. It is packaged as an eye-drop medicine but may be prescribed off-label for eyelash hypotrichosis.

Is Careprost an eyelash serum?

No. Careprost is a prescription ophthalmic medicine rather than a cosmetic eyelash serum. Its active ingredient is bimatoprost 0.03%.

Is Careprost licensed specifically for eyelash growth?

Careprost is labelled as an ophthalmic solution for reducing elevated intraocular pressure. When Careprost is prescribed for eyelash hypotrichosis, this is an off-label use of the medicine.

Is Careprost the same as Latisse?

Careprost and Latisse are different branded product presentations. Both are associated with bimatoprost 0.03%, but Careprost is packaged as sterile eye drops, whereas Latisse is purpose-labelled for upper-eyelid application in countries where it is authorised. The products should not be assumed to be identical solely because they contain the same active ingredient and strength.

Where is Careprost applied for eyelash growth?

When prescribed for eyelash hypotrichosis, it is applied only to the skin of the upper eyelid margin at the base of the eyelashes, using a new sterile single-use applicator for each eye.

Can Careprost be used on the lower eyelashes?

No. Bimatoprost eyelash application is intended for the upper eyelid margin. Applying it to the lower eyelid can increase exposure to surrounding skin and the likelihood of unwanted hair growth or pigmentation.

Does the Careprost bottle include eyelash applicators?

The manufacturer’s Careprost presentation is a 3ml dropper bottle. Any separate application accessories included by the dispensing service will be identified with the supplied treatment. Only the sterile applicators specified for treatment should be used, and each applicator should be discarded after one eye.

How quickly does bimatoprost work on eyelashes?

The response is gradual and varies between individuals. Controlled research on bimatoprost 0.03% detected treatment differences from approximately eight weeks and assessed the main outcome at 16 weeks. Earlier results should not be assumed or guaranteed.

What happens if Careprost is stopped?

Eyelash changes are expected to diminish gradually after bimatoprost is discontinued. Over several weeks to months, the eyelashes usually return towards their previous appearance.

Can bimatoprost permanently change eye colour?

Increased brown pigmentation of the iris has been reported with bimatoprost and is likely to be permanent if it occurs. Eyelid-skin pigmentation is more likely to reduce after treatment is discontinued.

Can Careprost be used for eyebrows?

This product page concerns prescribed use along the upper eyelash line. Bimatoprost should not be applied to the eyebrows or another area unless that use has been specifically assessed and prescribed by a clinician.

Can Careprost be used with glaucoma eye drops?

Not without clinical review. Bimatoprost can affect intraocular pressure and may interact with the intended pressure-lowering effect of bimatoprost, latanoprost or other prostaglandin analogue eye treatments.

What if the solution accidentally enters the eye?

Bimatoprost solution is formulated for ophthalmic use, so accidental entry into the eye is not generally expected to cause harm. It should not, however, be deliberately instilled into the eye when prescribed for eyelash treatment. Persistent irritation, pain or visual disturbance requires clinical advice.

Can Careprost be obtained without a prescription in the UK?

No. Careprost is a prescription medicine and is supplied only following consultation and an appropriate prescribing decision.