Cyclopentolate (Ophthalmic)
Brand Names : Ak-Pentolate, Cyclogyl, Cylate, Ocu-Pentolate, Pentolair, Diopentolate, Minims Cyclopentolate
Proper Use of This MedicineTo use:
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First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and with the index finger
of one hand, press gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid and pull
the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into
this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink.
Keep the eyes closed and apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye with
your finger for 2 or 3 minutes, to allow the medicine to be absorbed. This is especially important in infants
.
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Immediately after using the eye drops, wash your hands to remove
any medicine that may be on them. If you are using the eye drops for an infant
or child, be sure to wash the infant's or child's hands also, and do not let
any of the medicine get in the infant's or child's mouth.
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To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator
tip to any surface (including the eye). Also, keep the container tightly closed.
Use this medicine only as directed
. Do not use
more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. To do so
may increase the chance of too much medicine being absorbed into the body
and the chance of side effects.
Dosing - The dose of cyclopentolate will be different
for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or
the directions on the label
. The following information includes only
the average doses of cyclopentolate. If your dose is
different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so
.
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For ophthalmic solution (eye drops)
dosage
form:
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For eye examinations:
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Adults - One drop 40 to 50 minutes before the exam. Dose may
be repeated in five to ten minutes.
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Children - One drop 40 to 50 minutes before the exam. After five
to ten minutes, another drop may be used.
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Babies - One drop of 0.5% solution.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as
soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children. Overdose of this medicine is very
dangerous for infants and children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Keep the medicine from freezing.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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