Tropicamide with Phenylephrine Ophthalmic Solution

Tropicamide with Phenylephrine Ophthalmic Solution

Tropicamide +Phenylephrine is related to the class of medicines called ‘Ophthalmic agents’ used for monitoring the eye during the diagnosis or detection of any eye disease, or therapeutic procedures. This can help check eye inflammation or any other eye diseases such as uveitis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eyewall) in ophthalmoscopy procedures (retinal examination) or during eye surgeries.

Tropicamide +Phenylephrine is a mixture of two medicines: Tropicamide and Phenylephrine. Tropicamide is an anticholinergic medicine, while Phenylephrine is a decongestant. They act by making the pupil of your eye larger and relaxing the muscles in your eye. This allows proper observation of the inside of your eye.

Medical Benefit of Tropicamide +Phenylephrine

Tropicamide +Phenylephrine Eye Drops is a medicine that helps to increase the size of the pupil of the eye so that eye examinations can be done properly. Tropicamide +Phenylephrine Eye Drops also provide relief from eye pain by providing relaxation to the eye muscles. These eye drops start to work in minutes, and their effect usually lasts 24 hours or sometimes longer. This eye drop is advisable to inform your doctor if you continue to have blurred vision, sensitivity to light, or dilated (increase in size) pupils several days after your examination.

How to use Tropicamide +Phenylephrine

This eye drop is for external use only. Use this eye drop in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Read the label for information before use. Carry the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Normally squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Gently rub out extra liquid.

Side Effects Of Tropicamide +Phenylephrine

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Photophobia (sensitivity to light)
• Eye pain
• Eye irritation
• Burning or stinging sensation in the eye
• Skin rash
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Nausea (feeling sick)

Safety And Precautions

• Do not take Tropicamide +Phenylephrine Eye Drop if you are allergic to any contents of it. 
• Before taking Tropicamide + Phenylephrine Drop, inform your doctor if you have increased pressure in the eye, heart diseases, hypertension (high blood pressure), hormonal disorders, thyroid problems, diabetes, and tachycardia (increased heart rate). 
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Tropicamide +Phenylephrine Eye Drop. Tropicamide +Phenylephrine  Eye Drop should not be used in children below 1 year.
• Do not consume Tropicamide and Phenylephrine HCL Ophthalmic Solution with alcohol because it may increase the risk of eye infection. 
• Do not take Tropicamide and Phenylephrine HCL Ophthalmic Solution in pregnancy without a doctor’s consultation. 
• Don’t drive any vehicle that needs mental focus after taking Tropicamide and Phenylephrine HCL Ophthalmic Solution because it may cause a bigger accident.