Homatropine OSL 2%2gm/100ml
Rx- Company:
- OSL Pharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Eye Drop
- Pack size:
- 10ml drop
৳ 29/unit
Pack: ৳ 29
At a glance
Homatropine Hydrobromide Eye prep — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Homatropine Hydrobromide Eye prep is used before eye examinations and to treat an eye condition called uveitis. It acts by enlarging the pupil of the eyes and helps the doctor visualize the eye more closely. It reduces redness and swelling in the eyes after cataract surgery. Homatropine Hydrobromide Eye prep is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Refrain from touching the tip of the dropper to any surface to avoid contaminating the eye drops. Using Homatropine Hydrobromide Eye prep can make your eyes more sensitive to light. Thus, wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from sunlight and other bright lights. The common side effects include burning sensation, irritation, or temporarily blurring of the vision. Usually, these symptoms resolve quickly. However, if the symptoms persists for a longer duration, contact your doctor. It is not advised to drive after using this medicine as it may cause blurring of the vision. Homatropine Hydrobromide Eye prep is used to dilate or enlarge the pupil of the eye so that the doctor can examine the back of the eyeball. It may also be used to reduce pain in certain eye conditions.
Indications
• Eye examination • Uveitis
Mechanism of action
Homatropine, a tertiary amine antimuscarinic, produces dilation and loss of accommodation by blocking the response of iris sphincter muscle and the accommodative ciliary muscle to cholinergic stimulation.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Ophthalmic Mydriasis and cycloplegia for refraction Adult: Instill 1 or 2 drops of 2% solution, may repeat at 10-15 min intervals if necessary; not to exceed 5 doses Uveitis Adult: Instill 1-2 drops of 2% bid-tid up to every 3-4 hr as needed. Child Dose: Ophthalmic Mydriasis and cycloplegia for refraction Child: Instill 1 drop of 2% soln immediately before the procedure, repeat at 10-min intervals if necessary. Uveitis Child: >2 yr: instill 1 drop of 2% soln bid.
Administration
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Homatropine Hydrobromide Eye prep, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Side effects
Common: • Eye irritation • Stinging sensation
Precautions & warnings
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether Homatropine Hydrobromide Eye prep alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Homatropine Hydrobromide Eye prep enlarges the pupil for eye examination and is commonly used in children iv> It is also used to relieve eye inflammation (redness and swelling) and infection. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer. Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Contraindications
Acute haemorrhage; narrow-angle glaucoma; primary glaucoma; predisposition to glaucoma; hypersensitivity.
Drug interactions
Effects may be increased by drugs with antimuscarinic effect such as; some antihistamines; phenothiazines; antipsychotics; TCAs; MAOIs or parasympathomimetics.
Food interactions
No interaction found/established
Use in pregnancy
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Homatropine Hydrobromide Eye prep may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Homatropine Hydrobromide Eye prep is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. To reduce the amount of Homatropine Hydrobromide Eye prep that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
Renal / hepatic impairment
No interaction found/established No interaction found/established
Common questions
Yesterday at 9:00pm when mistakely i put homatropine eye drop in my eye irritaion occur and then my vision got blurred so i cant see properly now also . I put drop in right eye so i cant see properly It will take 24 hrs after homatropine to make vision normal I AM SUFFERING FROM UVEITIS FROM LAST 2 YEARS PL SUGEST ME THE DOCTOR DELHI NCR Eye 7 Centre for sight Shroff eye hospital My eyes feel tired whenever I wake up and tend to sore with pain in the mornings Get ur eye examination by doc. . Use refresh tears eye drop three times also Etching both eye after using optizee plus eye drop prescribed by doctor and swelling near eye Can I consult physician or the problem is related with eye Get your eye examination by eye 'doctor Swelling on right eye since morning. Eye drop zymer 2 drop both eye three time ( every 8 hour ) for 2-3 days In new born babys (11 days)left side eye tears and waste products r coming is there any problm Ur baby might have eye infection. You can try eye drop tobramycin 1 drop in affected eye 4 times a day for two days. My Eyes Are Getting Dry Very Fast While I Am Working Late In Front Of My Computer. I Had Lasik Surgery A Year Back. Can You Refer Me Some Good Eye Drops Eye drop optive three times The power of my eyes are in report. I checked up my eyes before 15 - 16 months. now suddenly water used to come from eyes. what should I do? use refresh tears eye drop