Homatropine 2%2gm/100ml
Eye Drops
Reman Drug Laboratories Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Homatropine 2% may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the dev... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Homatropine 2% is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the ba... View More |
| Driving | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Homatropine 2% alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate ... View More |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Homatropine 2% is used before eye examinations and to treat an eye condition called uveitis. It acts by enlarging the pupil of the eyes and helps the do... View More
Uses of Homatropine 2%
- Eye examination
- Uveitis
Side effects of Homatropine 2%
- Eye irritation
- Stinging sensation
How to use Homatropine 2%
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the ... View More
How Homatropine 2% works
Homatropine 2% is used to dilate or enlarge the pupil of the eye so that the doctor can examine the back of the eyeball. It may also be used to reduce p... View More
What if you forget to take Homatropine 2%?
If you miss a dose of Homatropine 2%, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to... View More
- Homatropine 2% enlarges the pupil for eye examination and is commonly used in children iv>
- It is also used to relieve eye inflammation (redness and swelling) and infection.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Indication
Mydriasis and cycloplegia for refraction, Dilatation of pupil
Adult Dose
Ophthalmic Mydriasis and cycloplegia for refraction Adult: Instill 1 or 2 drops of 2% solution, may repeat at 10-15 min intervals if necessary; not to... View More
Child Dose
Ophthalmic Mydriasis and cycloplegia for refraction Child: Instill 1 drop of 2% soln immediately before the procedure, repeat at 10-min intervals if n... View More
Contraindication
Acute haemorrhage; narrow-angle glaucoma; primary glaucoma; predisposition to glaucoma; hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Homatropine, a tertiary amine antimuscarinic, produces dilation and loss of accommodation by blocking the response of iris sphincter muscle and the acco... View More
Precaution
Hypertension; cardiac disease; unstable CV status in acute haemorrhage; increased intraocular pressure; obstructive uropathy; paralytic ileus; ulcerativ... View More
Side Effect
Blurred vision; photophobia; increased intraocular pressure. Prolonged use may cause local irritation characterized by follicular conjunctivitis, vascul... View More
Interaction
Effects may be increased by drugs with antimuscarinic effect such as; some antihistamines; phenothiazines; antipsychotics; TCAs; MAOIs or parasympathomi... View More
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