ATROPINE sulfate, 1%, eye drops, ster., 0.4ml, unidose amp.
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ATROPINE 1% eye drops, unidose
Therapeutic Action
Long-acting mydriatic and cycloplegic, anticholinergic
Indications
Uveal inflammations in adults and adolescents over 12 years of age:
- anterior (iritis, iridocyclitis) and posterior uveitis
- uveal reactions secondary to aggression or surgical treatment
Instructions for use
Sterile single-dose eye drops for ocular use only.
1 drop of eye drops (approximately 25 µl) contains 250 µg of atropine sulphate.
Strictly follow the indications and dosages.
Unidose eye drops are intended for a single patient, for a single instillation and discarded after instillation.
MSF supplies unidose eye drops rather than 5 or 10 ml bottles to avoid contamination.
Precautions for Use
Atropine eye drops enter the systemic circulation and may cause systemic effects, particularly in children and the elderly.
Contraindicated in patients at risk of, or with confirmed, narrow-angle glaucoma and in children under 12 years of age (serious systemic side effects).
Storage
- Below 25ºC - Protect from sunlight
- Do not freeze.
- Shelf life: 15 to 24 months depending on the manufacturer
- After opening, use the unidose immediately and discard it after administration. Do not reuse an opened unidose for subsequent doses.