FDA label
What is carteolol used for?
The FDA-approved uses of carteolol, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Carteolol Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 1% has been shown to be effective in lowering intraocular pressure and may be used in patients with chronic open-angle glaucoma and intraocular hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other intraocular pressure lowering medications.”
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Carteolol Hydrochloride, solution
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Sandoz Inc (ANDA075476). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Carteolol Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 1% has been shown to be effective in lowering intraocular pressure and may be used in patients with chronic open-angle glaucoma and intraocular hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other intraocular pressure lowering medications.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 571fe550-399d-4296-835c-37aa1ab9b409, version 6, effective August 31, 2021. NDC 61314-238, one of 1 listing for this product.
Questions
What is carteolol used for?
The FDA label says: “Carteolol Hydrochloride Ophthalmic Solution 1% has been shown to be effective in lowering intraocular pressure and may be used in patients with chronic open-angle glaucoma and intraocular hypertension. It may be used alone or in combination with other intraocular pressure lowering medications.”
What drug class is carteolol?
FDA lists carteolol in the beta-Adrenergic Blocker established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.