Description

Tropicam is a sterile eye drops containing Tropicamide Hydrochloride for mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic purposes and for the treatment of some cases of acute iritis, iridocyclitis, keratitis and post-operative cases.

Presentation

    Tropicam 0.5% Sterile Eye Drops : Each ml contains Tropicamide USP 5 mg.

    Tropicam 1% Sterile Eye Drops: Each ml contains Tropicamide USP 10 mg.

Indications

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

Dosage & Administration

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

Contrainidications

    Contra-indicated in narrow angle or closed angle glaucoma.

Warning & Precautions

    Systemic reactions have followed the absorption of Tropicamide through the lachrymal ducts.

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.

Drug interaction

Use in special groups

Packing


    Tropicam 1% Sterile Eye Drops: Each plastic dropper bottle contains 5 ml eye drops.