Mydriacyl 1.00% Eye Drops 15 ml works by relaxing certain eye muscles.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Mydriacyl 1.00% Eye Drops 15 ml

Blurred vision

Increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight

Burning and stinging of eye

Dryness of mouth

Headache rare

Increase in heart rate rare

Uses of Mydriacyl 1.00% Eye Drops 15 ml
What is it prescribed for?

Mydriasis
This medicine is used to dilate the pupil for an eye examination or other diagnostic procedures.

Cycloplegia
This medicine is used to temporarily paralyze the ciliary muscle of the eye for an eye examination or other diagnostic procedures.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 15 to 30 minutes of instillation of the dose.

Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 3 to 8 hours.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition. If the medicine is used, monitor the infant closely for any adverse effects.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Mydriacyl 1.00% Eye Drops 15 ml or any other inactive ingredients present along with this medicine.

Glaucoma
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition. If the medicine is used, monitor the infant closely for any adverse effects.

General Warnings

Behavioral disturbances
This medicine may cause behavioral disturbances in some patients. This risk is especially higher in patients suffering from any psychiatric diseases. These patients should be monitored closely for any changes in mood or behavior. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Contact lens
Patients are advised to remove contact lenses prior to the administration of this medicine. The lenses may be reinserted post your examination as per your physician’s advice.

Driving or operating machines
This medicine is usually administered prior to diagnostic procedures of the eyes. Since you may suffer from symptoms such as blurred vision, drowsiness, sensitivity to light, etc., you are advised to avoid driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery as per your doctor’s instructions.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually given prior to eye procedures, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the clinic or hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Phenylephrine moderate

Rivastigmine moderate

Disease interactions

severe
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the clinical condition of the patient.

General Instructions

This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines including herbs and supplements as well as all your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.

Other details

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

References

webmd.com –
Tropicamide [Internet].
Available from: https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-7984/tropicamide-ophthalmic-eye/details
[cited 14/7/2020].