Bimatoprost is the name which is regarded mostly of generic latisse and Latisse as a brand of a bimatoprost content medicine. As to how these two differs, nothing really major aside from its cost.
Generic latisse and the branded are both containing the active prostaglandin analog, the bimatoprost. This bimatoprost is vital in Latisse, since it the responsible of the healthy eyelash growth, where generic latisse and the branded are famous of.
The bimatoprost in both generic latisse and branded; functions to stimulate the receptors of the hair follicles, which with continuous application, would lead to growth of healthy eyelashes. Aside from bimatoprost’s contribution to eyelash growth, it is also widely known for the amazing result it can do with people who are suffering from glaucoma. Glaucoma is reached with an increasing pressure inside the eyes which is associated with the flow of aqueous humor. When aqueous humor is blocked in the some areas of the eyeballs, it will clogged, which cause to elevate the pressure. Bimatoprost helps though getting rid of the blockages and smoothly get back the aqueous humor to its proper flow.
Both generic latisse and branded have the same way of application, like; one has to have clean hands before applying the medication, that this ophthalmic solution must be applied only to the upper eyelid, that the tip of the dropper or applicators must not be touched by the hands or be placed to any surface; to avoid contamination from unseen elements to the eyes, and apply the treatment once a day, the very hour of the first administered drop must be the same time for the next drop; if you happened to miss a dose, also apply the solution as soon as you remember however wait for the next application if it is almost time for the next schedule of application.
Also both share the same precautions which are; to consult the doctors first for an approval of application if you currently suffering from any serious diseases and are taking eye drops or any medications; since as to if latisse has reaction with other medicine, is not yet given attention to, so to avoid or prevent serious results, best to consult your doctor prior to undergo the treatment. Also, if generic latisse’ or the branded one’s color has changed, stop the application and go to the nearest pharmacy or where you bought the product and ask some clarifications of product’s change of color. Likewise in application, it is strongly advised to remove the contact lenses; if you are wearing any, to avoid irritation, contact lens has a preservative substance which can cause eye irritation.
So with the comparison on which is more effective, the generic latisse or the branded, both are effective since both have the same bimatoprost as an active ingredient.
However, there are some who have used both branded and generic latisse claimed that branded one is more effective than the generic. They said that branded Latisse has really .03 bimatoprost than those of generic. And with this issue, medical experts had intervened and dispensed that both branded and generic latisse must and have the same bimatoprost content and that the effectiveness of treatment varies from our body’s absorption and reaction to different medicines.
Since our body reacts differently to whatever medicines we take, which would you choose, Generic Latisse or the Branded?