What is cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops
Dilating the eye before an exam or surgery and preventing the eye from focusing. Cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops is an anticholinergic agent. It works by relaxing the muscle of the eye to cause the pupil to dilate or widen.
Important safety information:
cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops may cause blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops. Using cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops may be harmful if swallowed. If you or someone you know may have taken cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops by mouth, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops may cause your eyes to become very sensitive to sunlight or bright light. Wearing sunglasses may help.
Use cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops with extreme caution in CHILDREN because they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially behavioral changes.
INFANTS may experience feeding intolerance after use of cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops. Do not feed an infant until 4 hours after an infant's eye exam.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops during pregnancy. It is unknown if cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
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Cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Blurred vision; redness, burning sensation, or irritation to the eye; sensitivity to sunlight.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; changes in behavior (especially in children), including clumsiness, confusion, difficulty walking, disorientation, hallucinations, hyperactivity, restlessness, seizures, or slurred speech.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Can Cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops?
Use cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops is for use in the eye only. Avoid contact with the mouth or other mucous membranes.
To use cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
If you are using cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops in a child's eyes, do not get any medicine in the child's mouth. Wash the child's hands and your own after using to remove any medicine that may be on them.
If you miss a dose of cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops.
Who should not take cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops?
Some medical conditions may interact with cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have Down syndrome or a nervous system disorder
if you have trouble urinating or a blockage of your bladder
if you have open-angle glaucoma or are at risk for developing narrow-angle glaucoma
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Carbachol, cholinesterase inhibitor eye drops, or pilocarpine because effectiveness may be decreased by cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Cyclopentolate hydrochloride 2 % Ophthalmic Drops be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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