What Is Timolol Used For? FDA-Approved Uses

The FDA label says: “Preservative-free timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.”

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Timolol Maleate, solution/ drops

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Micro Labs Limited (ANDA216596). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

Preservative-free timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.
Preservative-free timolol maleate ophthalmic solution may be used when a patient is sensitive to the preservative in timolol maleate ophthalmic solution, benzalkonium chloride, or when use of a preservative-free topical medication is advisable.

Source: DailyMed label, set id 79b223e4-d929-4667-8149-e79bfab13fdf, version 2, effective December 5, 2024. NDC 42571-398, one of 34 listings for this product.

Timolol Maleate, solution

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Sandoz Inc (ANDA074261). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

Timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.

Source: DailyMed label, set id f949fa34-6a9a-40d5-91ab-ff1cbb79b9ea, version 10, effective February 20, 2026. NDC 61314-226, one of 11 listings for this product.

Timolol Maleate, solution, gel forming / drops

Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Sagent Pharmaceuticals (ANDA214645). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.

Timolol Maleate Ophthalmic Gel Forming Solution is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.

Source: DailyMed label, set id 272bb565-f099-4896-b2f6-48ab9180e941, version 1, effective January 9, 2026. NDC 25021-008, one of 8 listings for this product.

Questions

What is timolol used for?

The FDA label says: “Preservative-free timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is indicated in the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.”

What drug class is timolol?

FDA lists timolol 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.