Miscellaneous ocular agents:
Indications for: MYDRIACYL
For mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic procedures.
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 Warnings/Precautions:
Remove contact lenses before use. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
MYDRIACYL Classification:
Anticholinergic.
MYDRIACYL Interactions:
May interfere with antihypertensive action of carbachol, pilocarpine, or ophthalmic cholinesterase inhibitors.
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).
How Supplied:
Soln 0.5%—15mL; 1%—3mL, 15mL
