Composition
Eye Drop 0.5%/1%: Cyclopentolate HCI 0.5V1%.
Indications & Dosage
Cycloplegia: Children 3 months-11 yrs: Apply 1 drop, 30-60 minutes before examination, using 1% eye drops; 12-17 yrs: Apply 1 drop, 30-60 minutes before examination, using 0.5% eye drops. Uveitis: Adults: 1 or 2 drops soln. as required Children 3 months-17 yrs: Apply 1 drop 2-4 times a day, using 0.5% eye drops (1% for deeply pigmented eyes). Refraction: Adults: 1 drop repeated 15 min later if necessary. Children 3 months: 1 drop. Anterior uveitis, Cyclopegia: Adult: (consult product literature).
Contraindications
Narrow angle glaucoma, paralytic ileus, children with organic brain, neonates.
Precautions
Inflamed eyes, coronary insufficiency, heart failure, elderly or debilitated, prostatic hypertrophy.
Interactions
Other antimuscarinics.
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
Side Effects
Toxic systemic reactions, transient stinging, raised intra-ocular pressure, systemic anticholinergic effects, local irritation, hyperaemia, oedema, conjunctivitis after prolonged use.