Careprost is usually applied each night. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger amounts than recommended. Using more of this medicine will not make it more effective.

Do not use this medication while wearing contact lenses. Careprost may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. Wait at least 15 minutes after using this medicine before putting in your contact lenses.

Wash and thoroughly dry your face before using this medicine. Remove all makeup.

Use only the disposable applicators provided with your medicine to apply it. Do not use the same applicator to treat both eyes. Throw away an applicator after one use.

Apply the medicine directly to the skin of your upper eyelid at the base of your eyelashes. Do not use on the lower eyelid. Use a clean tissue to gently blot any medicine that drips from your eyelids.

Do not place this medicine directly into your eye.

Do not touch the tip of the medicine dropper. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.

It may take up to 2 months before your lash growth improves. The effects of this medicine are not permanent. Your eyelash growth will return to its pretreatment levels after you stop using Careprost.

Tell your doctor at once if you have an eye injury, if you develop an eye infection, or if you plan to have eye surgery.

Store Careprost at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.