Mydriacyl
Generic name:tropicamide ophthalmic [ troe-PIK-a-mide-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: Mydriacyl, Tropicacyl
Drug class:Mydriatics
What is Mydriacyl?
Tropicamide causes muscles in the eye to become relaxed. This dilates (widens) the pupil so that it does not react (narrow) when your doctor shines an examination light into your eye.
Mydriacyl (for the eyes) is used to dilate the pupil for an eye examination or other diagnostic procedure.
Mydriacyl may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Protect your eyes from bright light while your pupils are dilated.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Mydriacyl if you are allergic to it.
To make sure Mydriacyl is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether tropicamide ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
How should I use Mydriacyl?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Mydriacyl is most often used only in a doctor's office during an eye examination. Instructions are provided below for giving yourself the medicine if your doctor has prescribed it for home use.
Do not take by mouth. Mydriacyl is for use only in the eyes.
Do not use this medicine while wearing contact lenses. Mydriacyl may contain a preservative that can discolor soft contact lenses. It may be best to wait until your eyes are no longer dilated before putting in your contact lenses.
Wash your hands before and after using the eye drops. Because a child might rub his or her eyes after the drops are given, wash the child's hands after use.
To apply the eye drops:
Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye with the tip down. Look up and away from the dropper and squeeze out a drop.
Close your eyes for 2 or 3 minutes with your head tipped down, without blinking or squinting. Gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 3 minutes, to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct.
Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed. If you use more than one drop, wait about 5 minutes between drops.
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