About this product

Dosage and Administration
Adults (including the elderly): To produce mydriasis, 1 or 2 drops of a 0.5% solution are instilled 15 to 20 minutes before
examination of the eye. To produce cycloplegia, 1 or 2 drops of a 1% solution are required, repeated after 5 minutes. A
further drop may be necessary to prolong the effect after 20 to 30 minutes. Each Minims Tropicamide Eye Drops unit
should be discarded after a single use.

Contraindications
Narrow angle glaucoma and hypersensitivity to tropicamide or any other component listed in the formulation.

Precautions
For topical ophthalmic use only. Not for injection. Avoid use in children. Use with caution in the elderly and others where
increased ocular pressure may be encountered. Use with caution in conditions characterised by tachycardia such as
thyrotoxicosis, heart failure and in cardiac surgery where it may further accelerate the heart rate. Care is required in
patients with acute myocardial infarction as ischaemia and infarction may be made worse. Use with caution in an
inflamed eye. Avoid contact with soft contact lenses.

Interactions
Other drugs with antimuscarinic properties, procaine, cisapride and procainamide.

Pregnancy & Lactation
It is not known whether tropicamide can cause foetal harm when administered to pregnant women or can affect
reproductive capacity. It is not known whether tropicamide is excreted in human milk.

Ability to Drive & Use Machines
May cause transient blurring of vision on application. Patients should be advised not to drive or operate hazardous
machinery until vision is clear. Patients may experience sensitivity to light and should protect their eyes from bright
illumination during dilation.

Adverse Effects
Ocular effects include photophobia with or without corneal staining, significant increases in intraocular pressure, corneal
irritation, smarting eyes and severe oedema of the eyelids. Systemic effects include anaphylaxis, transient brachycardia
followed by tachycardia, drowsiness, sedation, inability to concentrate, fatigue, psychotic reactions, behavioural
disturbances, mouth dryness, thirst, reduced bronchial secretions, bronchospasm, difficulty in micturition, constipation,
vomiting, rash erythematous, pruritis, flushing and dryness of the skin and increased sweating.

Storage
Store at 2 – 8°C. Protect from light.