TROPICAM

Tropicamide 1%

Sterile Eye Drops

Composition:

Tropicam Sterile Eye Drops: Each ml contains 10 mg Tropicamide USP.

Indications:

For mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic purposes and for the treatment of some cases of acute iritis, iritis, iridocyclitis, keratitis and post-operative cases.

Dosage and administration:

For refraction 1 or 2 drops in eye(s) repeated in 5 minutes. If patient is not seen within 20 to 30 minutes, an additional drop may be instilled to prolonged mydriatic effect. For examination of the fundus, 1 drop 15 to 20 minutes prior to examination.

Contra-Indications:

Tropicamide is contra-indicated in narrow angle or closed angle glaucoma.

Side-Effects:

Transient stinging may occur when drops are instilled. Hypersensitivity may occur e.g. conjunctivitis. As with any mydriatic, caution should be used when intraocular pressure is high or unknown or when anterior chamber is shallow.

Precautions:

Systemic reactions have followed the absorption of Tropicamide through the lachrimal ducts, so caution should be exercised.

Overdosage:

Dilation of the pupils with loss of accommodation and photophobia. Increased intra-ocular pressure. Physostigmine eye drops can be instilled to reverse the action.

Storage:

• Store below 25°C. Close the bottle immediately after use. Do not use for longer than one month after first opening.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Packing:

Plastic dropper bottle containing 5 ml / 10 ml of sterile eye drops.