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Medicines tafluprostQuestion & answer

tafluprost · Medicine question

Is eye redness a common side effect of tafluprost?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, eye redness (conjunctival/ocular hyperaemia) is listed as a common side effect of tafluprost.

Sources for this answer

SAFLUTAN 15 micrograms/ml eye drops, solution, in single-dose containerSanten UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 3Document updated 22 December 2020

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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