What is cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic?
Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic relaxes muscles in your eye to dilate
(widen) your pupil.
Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic is used to dilate your pupil in
preparation for an eye exam.
Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic may also be used for other purposes not
listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic?
You should not receive this medication if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction
to cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic, or if you have untreated narrow-angle
glaucoma.
Before you receive this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if
you have glaucoma. Your doctor may need to watch you closely for certain side effects after you
receive cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic.
FDA pregnancy category C. Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine may be harmful to an
unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before you receive this medication.
It is not known whether cyclopentolate and phenylephrine passes into breast milk or
if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not receive this medication without telling your doctor if you
are breast-feeding a baby.
Infants and children may be more likely to have side effects from cyclopentolate and
phenylephrine ophthalmic. Watch for signs of behavior changes in a child who has been treated
with this medication.
How should I take cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic?
Cyclopentolate and phenylephrine is usually given in and eye doctor's office before an
eye exam or other procedure.
Your doctor will tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid. The correct
number of eye drops will then be placed into one or both eyes.
After the eye drops are placed, gently press your finger to the inside corner of the eye
(near your nose) for 2 to 3 minutes to keep the liquid from draining into your tear duct. Do not
rub your eye.
What happens if I miss a dose of cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic?
Since cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic is usually given as needed by a
healthcare professional, it is not likely that you will miss a dose.
Where can I get more information about cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic?
Your pharmacist has information about cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic written for health professionals that you may read.
What are the possible side effects of cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these
signs of an allergic
reaction:
hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your doctor if you have a serious side effect such as:
severe stinging, burning, or eye irritation;
eye redness or watering, light sensitivity, decreased vision,
and feeling like something is in your eye;
fast or uneven heart rate;
warmth, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin;
seizure (convulsions); or
hallucinations, unusual behavior, or problems with speech
or balance (especially in children).
Less serious side effects may include:
dry mouth, nose, or throat;
decreased sweating, urinating less than ususal;
sensitivity to sunlight;
mild stinging or burning in your eye; or
swelling of the eyelids.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell
your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic?
You should not receive this medication if you have ever had a severe allergic reaction
to cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic, or if you have narrow-angle glaucoma.
Infants and children may be more likely to have side effects from cyclopentolate and
phenylephrine ophthalmic. Watch for signs of behavior changes in a child who has been treated
with this medication.
This medication will dilate your pupils, which can cause blurred vision or increased
light sensitivity for several hours after use. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires
you to be able to see clearly.
If this medication has been used in a child, avoid feeding the child for at least 4 hours
after he or she has been treated with cyclopentolate and phenylephrine eye drops.
This medication can make your eyes more sensitive to light. Until the effects wear
off, avoid sunlight or bright light.
What should I avoid while taking cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic?
This medication will dilate your pupils, which can cause blurred vision or increased
light sensitivity for several hours after use. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires
you to be able to see clearly.
If this medication has been used in a child, avoid feeding the child for at least 4 hours
after he or she has been treated with cyclopentolate and phenylephrine eye drops.
This medication can make your eyes more sensitive to light. Until the effects wear
off, avoid sunlight or bright light.
Avoid using other eye drops or ointment within 5 minutes before receiving cyclopentolate
and phenylephrine eye drops.
What other drugs will affect cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic?
The following drugs can interact with cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic. Tell
your doctor if you are using any of these:
physostigmine ophthalmic (Eserine);
pilocarpine (Pilopine, Piloptic, Pilostat, and others); and
carbachol (Carboptic, Isopto, Miostat).
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact
with cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic. Tell your doctor about all your prescription
and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by
other doctors.
What happens if I have an overdose of cyclopentolate and phenylephrine ophthalmic?
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share
your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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