Country of origin: INDIA
This medication is a mydriatic and cycloplegic agent, prescribed for mydriasis, uveitis, iritis and cycloplegia. It dilates the pupil in the eyes.
Cyclopentolate makes the eye pupils larger.
Adult: Ophthalmic- Mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnosis: As 0.5% solution: Instill 1 drop; may repeat 5-15 minutes later. Uveitis; Iritis: As 0.5% solution: Instill 1-2 drops up to 4 timesday. It comes as eye drops to instill into the affected eyes as directed by your physician.
Eye irritation. • Blurred eyesight. Use care when driving or doing other tasks that call for clear eyesight.
Call your doctor for an office visit.
If you have an allergy to cyclopentolate or any other part of this drug. • Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs. Make sure to tell about the allergy and what signs you had. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. • If you have glaucoma.
If you think there was an overdose, call your local poison control center or ER right away. • Signs of a very bad reaction to the drug. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue or gray skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. • A fast heartbeat. • Change in thinking clearly and with logic. • Sudden change in eyesight, eye pain, or irritation. • Any rash. • Side effect or health problem is not better or you are feeling worse.
Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs and food. - Taking them together can cause bad side effects. - Be sure to talk to your doctor about all the drugs you take.
Avoid Alcohol
Store the medication as directed by your physician.
Category C : Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Mydriatic Drugs