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Tropicacyl Plus Eye Drops
Manufactured bySUNWAYS (INDIA) PVT LTD
ContainsPhenylephrine (5 %w/v) + Tropicamide (0.8 %w/v)
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Description
Tropicacyl Plus Eye Drops is a combination medicine which may be used for the dilation of eye pupil for diagnostic and surgical interventions in the conjunctival sac. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Tropicacyl Plus Eye Drops
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Tropicacyl Plus Eye Drops
Burning and stinging of eye
Blurred vision
Increased sensitivity of the eyes to sunlight
Uses of Tropicacyl Plus Eye Drops
What is it prescribed for?
Mydriasis
This medicine may be used to dilate the pupil for an eye examination or other diagnostic procedures.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of this medicine can be observed within 10 to 30 minutes of instillation of the dose.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during 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.Can this medicine be taken 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.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Phenylephrine, tropicamide or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Narrow-angle glaucoma
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from narrow-angle glaucoma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Type I Diabetes mellitus
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who are suffering from type 1 diabetes mellitus due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Thyrotoxicosis
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients who are suffering from thyrotoxicosis due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Ventricular tachycardia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with ventricular tachycardia since it may worsen the condition of the patient.
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.
General warnings
Use in Children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
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 machinery
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.
Other medicines
This combination medicine may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
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.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Rivastigmine
Pilocarpine (Ophthalmic)
Carbachol (Ophthalmic)
Disease interactions
Cardiovascular disease
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with cardiovascular diseases due to the increased risk of side effects. Report any incidence of irregular heart rate and very high blood pressure to the doctor on priority. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
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. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the clinical condition.
Diabetes
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes due to the increased risk of high blood sugars. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended while using this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
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.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by shrinking the blood vessels in the eye and dilates the pupil for an eye examination.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Mydriatics
Schedule
Schedule H
[Internet]. Sentiss Pharma Pvt. Ltd. 2018 [cited 29 August 2018]. Available from:
Phenylephrine - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 29 August 2018]. Available from:
Tropicamide - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 25 July 2018]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 5 Aug 2019
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