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Pilocarpine
Pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets, USP are indicated for 1) the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth from salivary gland hypofunction caused by radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck
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Drug facts
- Used for
- Pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets, USP are indicated for 1) the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth from salivary gland hypofunction caused by radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck
- Do not take if
- Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or to any of the excipients.
What it is used for
Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is indicated for the treatment of presbyopia in adults.
Side effects, and when to stop
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling:
- Hypersensitivity
Who should not take it
Pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or to any of the excipients.
2 dosage and administration
The recommended dosage of pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution is one drop in each eye once daily.
If more than one topical ophthalmic product is being used, the products should be administered at least 5 minutes apart.
Cite this page
- NLM
sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Pilocarpine; [reviewed 2026 Aug 3; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/pilocarpine
- APA 7th
sofidex. (2026, August 3). Pilocarpine. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/pilocarpine
- AMA 11th
Pilocarpine. sofidex. Reviewed August 3, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/pilocarpine
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