Tropicamide ophthalmic drops (solution)

What is this medication?

TROPICAMIDE (troe PIK a mide) is used in the eye to widen your pupils, so they won't respond to light. It is normally used for diagnostic procedures.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Mydral, Mydriacyl, Ocu-Tropic, Ophthalmicmyd, Tropicacyl

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• glaucoma
• wear contact lenses
• an unusual or allergic reaction to tropicamide or other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding

How should I use this medication?

This medicine is only for use in the eye(s). Do not take by mouth. It is usually administered by a health care professional. Wash hands before and after use. Tilt the head back slightly and pull the lower eyelid down with the index finger to form a pouch. Squeeze a single drop into the pouch and close your eyes. Apply gentle pressure to the inside corner of your eye for 1 to 3 minutes. If you are using more than one drop, repeat this process with 5 minutes between the drops. Do not touch dropper tip to any surface to prevent contamination.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply; this medicine is not for regular use.

What may interact with this medication?

This medicine may interact with the following medications:

• carbachol
• medicines for Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease
• pilocarpine

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Report any serious side effects right away.

If you wear contact lenses, ask your doctor or health care professional when you can use your lenses again.

Be careful not to touch the tip of the dispensing container onto the eye, or any other surface. Serious eye infections can result from contamination of eye solution.

If this medicine makes your eyes more sensitive to light, wear dark glasses

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• fast or irregular heartbeat
• hallucination, loss of contact with reality

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (Report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome.):

• blurred vision
• burning, stinging, itching, or minor discomfort of the eyes or eyelids
• dry mouth
• headache
• increased sensitivity to sunlight

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medication?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.