Homatropine ophthalmic

Generic name: Homatropine Ophthalmic
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution (5%)
Drug class: Mydriatics

Usage of Homatropine ophthalmic

Homatropine relaxes muscles in the iris (the colored part) of your eye. Relaxing these muscles helps to dilate or widen your pupil.

Homatropine ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat an eye condition called uveitis. homatropine ophthalmic is also used to dilate your pupil before an eye exam, or to lower pressure inside the eye after eye surgery.

Homatropine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Homatropine ophthalmic side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Although the risk of serious side effects is low when homatropine is used in the eyes, side effects can occur if the medicine is absorbed into your bloodstream.

Homatropine ophthalmic may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

eye swelling or redness, crusting or drainage;

red or puffy eyelids;

confusion, agitation; or

unusual thoughts or behavior.

Common side effects of homatropine ophthalmic may include:

stinging and burning after using the eye drops;

dry mouth, increased thirst; or

increased sensitivity of your eyes to light.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Homatropine ophthalmic

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to homatropine, or if you have:

glaucoma, or

if your eye doctor has found changes in your eyes that could be signs of glaucoma.

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether homatropine ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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How to use Homatropine ophthalmic

Usual Adult Dose for Refraction:

Instill 1 to 2 drops into the eye(s) once; may repeat in 5 to 10 minutes if neededComments:-This drug has not been found by the US FDA to be safe and effective and the labeling has not been approved by the US FDA.

Usual Adult Dose for Uveitis:

Instill 1 to 2 drops into the eye(s) up to every 3 to 4 hoursComments:-This drug has not been found by the US FDA to be safe and effective and the labeling has not been approved by the US FDA.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Refraction:

Greater than 3 months: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the eye(s) once; may repeat in 5 to 10 minutes if neededComments:-This drug has not been found by the US FDA to be safe and effective and the labeling has not been approved by the US FDA.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Uveitis:

Greater than 3 months: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the eye(s) up to every 3 to 4 hoursComments:-This drug has not been found by the US FDA to be safe and effective and the labeling has not been approved by the US FDA.

Warnings

You should not use homatropine ophthalmic if you have glaucoma.

What other drugs will affect Homatropine ophthalmic

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on homatropine used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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