Minims Cyclopentolate 1% (Ophthalmic)

Generic name: cyclopentolate (ophthalmic route) [ sye-kloe-PEN-toe-late ]
Drug class:Mydriatics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 29, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• AK-Pentolate
• Cyclogyl
• Cylate
• Ocu-Pentolate

In Canada

• Minims Cyclopentolate 0.5%
• Minims Cyclopentolate 1%

Available Dosage Forms:

• Solution

Therapeutic Class: Mydriatic-Cycloplegic

Pharmacologic Class: Antimuscarinic

Uses for Minims Cyclopentolate 1%

Cyclopentolate is used to dilate (enlarge) the pupil. It is used before eye examinations (such as cycloplegic refraction or ophthalmoscopy).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using Minims Cyclopentolate 1%

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Infants and young children and children with blond hair or blue eyes may be especially sensitive to the effects of cyclopentolate. This may increase the chance of side effects during treatment.

Geriatric

Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects of cyclopentolate. This may increase the chance of side effects during treatment.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

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