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Lumify (Brimonidine Tartrate) is an alpha-adrenergic agonist used to treat Open-Angle Glaucoma.

Brimonidine Tartrate · by Bausch and Lomb

Available as a generic: Brimonidine Tartrate

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Key facts

Active ingredient
Brimonidine Tartrate
Form
Drops
Strength
Brimonidine Tartrate 0.025%
Type
Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand or generic
Brand-name
Manufacturer
Bausch and Lomb
What the pharmacy pays
~$10.38 per ml — not your price
FDA application
NDA208144

What is Lumify?

From the FDA label:Use relieves redness of the eye due to minor eye irritations

How to use

Directions adults and children 5 years of age and over: instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every 6-8 hours do not use more than 4 times daily remove contact lenses before use wait at least 10 minutes before re-inserting contact lenses after use if using other ophthalmic products while using this product, wait at least 5 minutes between each product to avoid contamination, do not touch tip of container to any surface replace cap after each use children under 5 years of age: consult a doctor

Warnings

Important safety information

For external use only Do not use if solution changes color or becomes cloudy Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation of the eye condition worsens or persists for more than 3 days If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Drug class

How this class works, per Alpha-1 Receptor Agonists - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.

May treat (source: NIH RxClass)

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Dosage forms

Drops

The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Lumify treat?
Lumify (Brimonidine Tartrate) may be used to treat open-angle glaucoma, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
How does Lumify work?
Lumify is a alpha-adrenergic agonist. Alpha-adrenergic agonists switch on alpha receptors on blood-vessel walls, much like the body's own adrenaline. This tightens the smooth muscle around the vessels, narrowing them to raise blood pressure or reduce swelling and congestion.
How much does Lumify cost?
Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $10.38 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Iopidine — about $9.81 on the same basis.
Is there a coupon or discount for Lumify?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Lumify. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Brimonidine Tartrate), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Lumify?
Lumify is marketed by Bausch and Lomb. You can see Bausch and Lomb's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Lumify a brand-name or generic drug?
Lumify is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Brimonidine Tartrate. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Brimonidine Tartrate are available — ask your pharmacist.
Is Lumify available over the counter?
Yes. Lumify is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
What forms does Lumify come in?
Lumify is currently marketed as drops, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
What class of drug is Lumify?
Lumify is classified as alpha-adrenergic agonist, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
Is Lumify FDA-registered?
Lumify is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA208144. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Is Lumify safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Lumify. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.

Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.

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