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Tropicamide

Ophthalmological Preparations
Solution12 brands · 12 makers
Tropicamide is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Ophthalmological Preparations. According to its FDA label, it is For mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic procedures. 12 brand names for this medicine are listed in the NepalDoc medicine catalog.
Generic nametropicamide
Therapeutic classOphthalmological Preparations > 21.5 Mydriatics
Form & strength (NLEM)Solution (eye drop): 0.5%
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

For mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic procedures.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Tropicamide. Full label: DailyMed.

For mydriasis and cycloplegia for diagnostic procedures.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Tropicamide. Full label: DailyMed.

For refraction, instill one or two drops of 1% solution in the eye(s), repeated in five minutes. If patient is not seen within 20 to 30 minutes, an additional drop may be instilled to prolong mydriatic effect. For examination of fundus, instill one or two drops of 0.5% solution 15 or 20 minutes prior to examination.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Contraindicated in persons showing hypersensitivity to any component of this preparation.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

For topical ophthalmic use only. Not for injection. This preparation may cause CNS disturbances which may be dangerous in pediatric patients. The possibility of psychotic reactions and behavioral disturbances due to hypersensitivity to anticholinergic drugs should be considered. Mydriatics may produce a transient elevation of intraocular pressure. Remove contact lenses before using.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Ocular: Transient stinging, blurred vision, photophobia and superficial punctate keratitis have been reported with the use of tropicamide. Increased intraocular pressure has been reported following the use of mydriatics. Non-Ocular: Dryness of the mouth, tachycardia, headache, allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, pallor, central nervous system disturbances and muscle rigidity have been reported with the use of tropicamide.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

12 products from 12 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Ahlmide P Eye DropTropicamide (NA)Ahlcon Parenterals India Limitedpacket of 5 ml Eye Drop
Auromide 1% Eye DropTropicamide (1% w/v)Aurolabbottle of 5 ml Eye Drop
Dilatine Eye DropTropicamide (1% w/v)Jawa Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdpacket of 3 ml Eye Drop
Meptrop Eye DropTropicamide (1% w/v)Mepfarma India Pvt Ltdbottle of 5 ml Eye Drop
Optimide Eye DropTropicamide (1% w/v)Micro Labs Ltdpacket of 5 ml Eye Drop
Tmide Eye DropTropicamide (1% w/v)Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltdpacket of 5 ml Eye Drop
Tropac Eye DropTropicamide (1% w/v)Optho Pharma Pvt Ltdbottle of 5 ml Eye Drop
Tropeen 1% Eye DropTropicamide (1% w/v)J N Healthcarebottle of 5 ml Eye Drop
Tropicacyl Eye DropTropicamide (1% w/v)Sunways India Pvt Ltdbottle of 5 ml Eye Drop
Tropicamet Eye DropTropicamide (1% w/v)Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltdpacket of 5 ml Eye Drop
Tropico Eye DropTropicamide (1% w/v)Bell Pharma Pvt Ltdpacket of 5 ml Eye Drop
Tropind Eye DropTropicamide (1% w/v)Biomedica Internationalbottle of 5 ml Eye Drop

Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

STORAGE: Store at 8° to 27°C (46° to 80°F). Store at high temperatures. Keep container tightly closed.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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