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Indication & Dosage |
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| Ophthalmic |
| MYDRIASIS AND CYCLOPLEGIA FOR OPHTH DIAGNOSIS |
| Child:
Instill 1-2 drops of a 1% solution repeated after 5-15 minutes. Infants ≤3 mth: Not recommended. |
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| Ophthalmic |
| MYDRIASIS AND CYCLOPLEGIA FOR OPHTH DIAGNOSIS |
| Adult:
As hydrochloride: Instill 1 drop of a 0.5% solution into the affected eye/s repeated after 5-15 minutes. Deeply pigmented eyes are more resistant to pupillary dilatation and may require the use of 1% solution. |
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| Ophthalmic |
| UVEITIS AND IRITIS |
| Adult:
As hydrochloride: Instill 1-2 drops of a 0.5% soln up to 4 times daily into the affected eye/s. |
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| Precautions |
Intraocular pressure. May impair ability to drive for 1-2 hrs after mydriasis. Childn, elderly. Pregnancy, lactation. |
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| Adverse Drug Reactions |
Local irritation, hyperaemia, oedema and conjunctivitis, increased IOP (may precipitate narrow-angle glaucoma), systemic anticholinergic effects, severe CNS disturbances in child (rare). |
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