Atropine

What it is used for

Atropine Sulfate Ophthalmic Solution, 1% is indicated in adults and pediatric patients aged three (3) months and older for:

1.1 Cycloplegia 1.2 Mydriasis 1.3 Penalization of the Healthy Eye in the Treatment of Amblyopia

Side effects, and when to stop

The following serious adverse reactions are described below and elsewhere in the labeling:

• Photophobia and Blurred Vision
• Elevation in Blood Pressure The following adverse reactions were identified in clinical studies or postmarketing reports following use of atropine sulfate ophthalmic solution. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

2 dosage and administration

• Apply 1 drop topically to the cul-de-sac of the conjunctiva, forty minutes prior to the intended maximal dilation time.
• In adults and pediatric patients aged 3 years and older, doses may be repeated up to twice daily as needed.