Composition
Eye Drop 1%/0.5%: Atropine sulphate 1%/0.5%. Eye Oint 1%: Atropine salphate 1%.
Indications & Dosage
Cycloplegia, Anterior uveitis: Adult: (consult product literature). Uveitis: Adult & Children: 1 drop three times daily. Refraction: Adults: 1-2 drops one hr before examination. Children: 1 drop twice daily for one or two days before examination. OINTMENT: Adults: Small quantity of oint once or twice daily.
Contraindications
Closed angle glaucoma, narrow angle between iris and cornea, soft lenses.
Precautions
Fever, tachycardia, elderly, long-sighted and patients prone to glaucoma.
Pregnancy
Risk cannot be ruled out.
Lactation
Caution advised or effect undetermined.
Side Effects
Local irritation, hyperaemia, oedema and conjunctivitis following prolonged use systemic effects may occur, transient stinging, dry mouth, blurred vision, photophobia, increased intra-ocular pressure