Amring launches generic Timoptic in Ocudose

Amring is offering timolol maleate ophthalmic solution, 0.5%, 60 pack of 0.3 ml unit dose vials, which is a generic of Timoptic in Ocudose.

Preservative-free timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is supplied in single-dose vials as a sterile, isotonic, buffered, aqueous solution of timolol maleate and is indicated for the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.

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The medication is used when a patient is sensitive to the preservative in timolol maleate ophthalmic solution, benzalkonium chloride, or when the use of a preservative-free topical medication is advisable, the company said.

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“We are pleased to have added Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Solution, USP to our generics portfolio,” said Daniel Carbery, president and CEO of Amring. “We are continuing to realize the benefits of this portfolio addition and to serving our patients and customers with high quality and affordable medicines.”