Generic name: atropine sulfate
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution
Drug class:Mydriatics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1% is indicated for:
Cycloplegia
Mydriasis
Penalization of the healthy eye in the treatment of amblyopia.
2. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
- In individuals from three (3) months of age or greater, 1 drop topically to the cul-de-sac of the conjunctiva, forty minutes prior to the intended maximal dilation time.
- In individuals 3 years of age or greater, doses may be repeated up to twice daily as needed.
3. DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, USP 1%: each mL contains 10 mg of atropine sulfate equivalent to 8.3 mg of atropine.
