Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated for the: Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is a muscarinic cholinergic agonist indicated for: The reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The management of acute angle-closure glaucoma.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Pilocarpine. Full label: DailyMed.
Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated for the: Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is a muscarinic cholinergic agonist indicated for: The reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The management of acute angle-closure glaucoma. The prevention of postoperative elevated IOP associated with laser surgery. The induction of miosis. 1.1 Reduction of Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) in Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension 1.2 Management of Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma 1.3 Prevention of Postoperative Elevated IOP Associated with Laser Surgery 1.4 Induction of Miosis.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Pilocarpine. Full label: DailyMed.
Instill one drop in the eye(s) up to four times daily. 2.1 Reduction of Elevated Intraocular Pressure (IOP) in Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension One drop of pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 1%, 2% or 4% should be applied topically in the eye(s) up to four times daily. Pilocarpine-naïve patients should be started on the 1% concentration as higher concentrations are often not tolerated initially.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Poor illumination: Exercise caution in night driving and other hazardous occupations in poor illumination. Pre-existing retinal disease: Rare cases of retinal detachment have been reported; a thorough examination of the retina including funduscopy is advised in all patients prior to the initiation of therapy. Iritis: Caution is advised in patients with iritis. Congenital glaucoma: Caution is advised in pediatric patients with primary congenital glaucoma for control of IOP as cases of a paradoxical increase in IOP have been reported.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Clinical Studies Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
15 products from 11 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:
| Brand | Composition | Maker | Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpine 0.5% Injection | Pilocarpine (0.5%) | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Carpine Eye Drop | Pilocarpine (2% w/v) | Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Carpinol Eye Drop | Pilocarpine (0.5%) | Sunways India Pvt Ltd | bottle of 1 ml Eye Drop |
| Locarp 2% Eye Drop | Pilocarpine (2% w/v) | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Pilagan Eye Drop | Pilocarpine (2% w/v) | Allergan India Pvt Ltd | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Pilo 2 Eye Drop | Pilocarpine (2% w/v) | Aurolab | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Pilocar 1% Eye Drop | Pilocarpine (1%) | FDC Ltd | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Pilocar 2% Eye Drop | Pilocarpine (2% w/v) | FDC Ltd | bottle of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Pilocar 4% Eye Drop | Pilocarpine (4%) | FDC Ltd | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Pilocarpin 2% Eye Drop | Pilocarpine (2% w/v) | FDC Ltd | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Pilodrops 2% Eye Drop | Pilocarpine (2% w/v) | Micro Labs Ltd | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Pilomax Tablet | Pilocarpine (5mg) | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
| Pilomin 0.5% Injection | Pilocarpine (0.5%) | Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd | vial of 1 ml Injection |
| Pilopress Eye Drop | Pilocarpine (2% w/v) | Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd | packet of 5 ml Eye Drop |
| Pilotbg Tablet | Pilocarpine (5mg) | TBG pharma ltd | strip of 10 tablets |
Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.
STORAGE: Store at 15º to 25°C (59º to 77°F) and protect from freezing.
Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. NLEM listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
