Tropicamide can cause an increase in intraocular pressure. Consider the possibility of having undiagnosed glaucoma in some categories of patients, such as the elderly. Before the start of treatment, it is necessary to measure the intraocular pressure and to estimate the depth of the anterior chamber angle.
In patients with hypersensitivity to anticholinergic drugs, tropicamide-induced psychotic reactions and behavioral disorders can develop. Particular care should be taken in individuals with sensitivity to alkaloids of belladonna (belladonna), which is associated with an increased risk of general toxic effects on the body.
The preparation contains benzalkonium chloride, which can cause eye irritation and discoloration of soft contact lenses. Avoid contact with soft contact lenses. Patients should be instructed that,that it is necessary to remove contact lenses before using the drug and to establish them back no earlier than 15 minutes after instillation of the drug.
To reduce the risk of developing systemic adverse reactions, it is recommended after the instillation of the drug to squeeze the tear ducts at the inner corner of the eye (for 1-2 minutes).
Do not touch the tip of the dropper (vial dropper) to any surface to avoid contamination of the vial and its contents.
The bottle must be closed after each use.
Use only for instillations in the conjunctival sac. If swallowed accidentally, the drug may have a toxic effect.
Pediatric Use
Children under 6 years can only use 0.5% solution!
Tropicamide can cause disorders of the central nervous system, which can be menacing for children, including infants. Excessive administration of the drug to children can cause symptoms of systemic toxicity. Special care should be taken to prescribe the drug to newborns, young children, premature infants, children with Down's syndrome, infantile cerebral palsy, or brain damage.
Parents should be warned about the toxicity of the drug when ingested by children and recommend washing their hands and the hands of the child after applying the drug.