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Mydriacyl Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Tropicamide 0.5%, 1%; oph soln; contains benzalkonium chloride.
Pharmacological Class
Anticholinergic.
How Supplied
Soln 0.5%—15mL; 1%—3mL, 15mL
Manufacturer
Mydriacyl Indications
Indications
For mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic procedures.
Mydriacyl Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
For refraction: instill 1–2 drops of 1% soln in the eye(s); repeated in 5 minutes. An additional drop may be instilled if patient is not seen within 20–30 minutes. For examination of fundus: instill 1–2 drops of 0.5% soln 15 or 20 minutes prior to exam. Lacrimal sac should be compressed by digital pressure for 2–3 minutes after instillation to reduce excessive systemic absorption.
Mydriacyl Contraindications
Not Applicable
Mydriacyl Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Mydriacyl Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Remove contact lenses before use. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Mydriacyl Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Mydriacyl Interactions
Interactions
May interfere with antihypertensive action of carbachol, pilocarpine, or ophthalmic cholinesterase inhibitors.
Mydriacyl Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Ocular (eg, stinging, blurred vision, photophobia, superficial punctuate keratitis, transient elevation of intraocular pressure), dry mouth, tachycardia, headache, allergic reactions, GI upset, pallor, CNS disturbances (esp. in children).
Mydriacyl Clinical Trials
See Literature
Mydriacyl Note
Not Applicable
Mydriacyl Patient Counseling
See Literature
