This article describes Latisse’s dosage and strength and gives details on how to apply it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for Latisse. If you want to know more about Latisse, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.
Latisse is a brand-name medication that comes as a solution you apply topically to your skin. It’s available in a generic version called bimatoprost. This article describes dosages of Latisse.
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Form and strength of Latisse
Latisse comes as follows:
- Form: a solution you apply topically to your skin
- Strength: 0.3 milligrams (mg) per milliliter (mL)
Dosage of Latisse
This article describes the recommended dosage for Latisse. The drugmaker provides these dosages.
If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of Latisse without your doctor’s recommendation.
Usual recommended dosage of Latisse in adults
The usual dosage of Latisse for treating eyelash hypotrichosis (thinning eyelashes) in adults is:
- Dose: 1 drop applied with an applicator supplied with the package of Latisse
- Frequency: once per night
Latisse should only be applied to your skin at the base of your eyelashes on your upper eyelid. It should not be applied to your lower eyelash line.
Dosage of Latisse in children
Latisse can be applied to certain children ages 5 years or older. The usual dosage of Latisse for treating thinning eyelashes in children is:
- Dose: 1 drop applied with an applicator supplied with the package of Latisse
- Frequency: once per night
Latisse should only be applied to their skin at the base of their eyelashes on their upper eyelid. It should not be applied to their lower eyelash line.
Missed dose of Latisse
If you miss a dose of Latisse, just apply the usual dose the next evening. Do not apply your missed dose. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you realize you forgot to apply a dose of Latisse.
For tips on how to plan your doses of Latisse and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:
- downloading a reminder app on your phone
- setting an alarm
- putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table
Frequently asked questions
Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Latisse and its dosage.
Can Latisse be applied on eyebrows? If so, what’s the dosage?
Latisse isn’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for improving eyebrow growth. But a 2016 study showed that bimatoprost, the active ingredient in Latisse, can be safe and effective for improving eyebrow growth. If your doctor prescribes Latisse for eyebrow growth, this use would be considered off label. With off-label use, doctors prescribe a drug for a purpose other than what it’s approved for.
Talk with your doctor if you have questions about Latisse and eyebrow growth.
Is Latisse prescribed long term?
Yes, doctors typically prescribe Latisse as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that Latisse is safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely receive a prescription for a long-term treatment.
If you have questions about the length of your treatment time, talk with your doctor.
How Latisse is applied
You’ll apply Latisse topically on your skin once per night. Before applying Latisse, your face should be clean. Your makeup and contact lenses should be removed. Place 1 drop on the applicator. Apply it evenly along the skin of your upper eyelid at the base of your eyelashes. You should dispose of the applicator after each use.
Repeat the above steps with the other eye.
You should not apply Latisse to your lower eyelash line.
Your doctor may advise that you apply this medication before bedtime. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And that can help the drug work more effectively.
Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty applying your medication. They can offer recommendations about applying it.
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