What is tropicamide ophthalmic?
Tropicamide ophthalmic causes muscles in the eye to become relaxed. This dilates (widens) the pupil so that it does not contract (narrow) when your doctor shines an examination light into your eye.
Tropicamide ophthalmic is used to dilate the pupil for an eye examination or other diagnostic procedure.
Tropicamide ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about tropicamide ophthalmic?
Tropicamide ophthalmic may cause blurred vision, or make your eyes very sensitive to light. Be careful if you drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that requires you to see clearly. These effects can last for up to 24 hours.
Tropicamide ophthalmic may cause blurred vision, or make your eyes very sensitive to light. Be careful if you drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that requires you to see clearly. These effects can last for up to 24 hours.
Protect your eyes if you go outdoors into sunlight after using tropicamide ophthalmic.
Unless your doctor tells you to, avoid using other eye drops or ointment until the effects of tropicamide ophthalmic have worn off.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using tropicamide ophthalmic?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to tropicamide ophthalmic, or if you have untreated glaucoma.
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Tropicamide ophthalmic can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.