Tropicacyl 1% 5 mL Eye Drop

Tropicacyl 1% 5 mL Eye Drop is an eye drop that contains tropicamide 1% in each milliliter of solution. Tropicamide is an anticholinergic mydriatic drug used to dilate the pupil and temporarily relax the eye’s focusing muscle. Doctors use Tropicacyl 1% 5 mL Eye Drop for eye examinations and other situations where a short-term, controlled pupil dilation is needed. Because it is a 1% strength, it provides a stronger dilating effect than lower-strength tropicamide eye drops.

How it works: Tropicamide in Tropicacyl 1% 5 mL Eye Drop blocks certain signals in the eye that make the pupil smaller and the focusing muscle work. This causes the pupil to widen and the eye to relax for a temporary period after the drops are placed.

Tropicacyl 1% 5 mL Eye Drop is a higher-strength tropicamide option that a doctor may choose when a stronger or more reliable pupil-dilating effect is needed. Compared with lower strengths, the 1% eye drop is more likely to cause a noticeable blurred near vision and light sensitivity, so it is typically used under professional direction rather than for routine self-use.

• Dilates the pupil for an eye exam
• Helps the eye doctor examine the retina and back of the eye
• Temporarily relaxes eye focusing during testing
• Used before certain diagnostic eye procedures

• Use only in the eye as prescribed by your doctor.
• Wash your hands before and after using Tropicacyl 1% 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• After the drop, gently close the eye for 1 to 2 minutes and press the inner corner of the eye if your doctor advises it.
• Avoid driving or reading right after use because vision may blur and light may seem brighter.

Each drop of Tropicacyl 1% 5 mL Eye Drop delivers tropicamide 1%, which is a strong ophthalmic concentration. The exact number of drops and how often it is used depend on the exam or procedure, and the doctor decides the schedule; it is usually given in the eye shortly before the appointment, not as a regular daily medicine. Because this is the 1% strength, it may have a stronger effect and a higher chance of blurred vision and light sensitivity than lower-strength drops.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Tropicamide may include:

• Temporary blurred vision, especially for near vision
• Eye stinging or burning after instillation
• Light sensitivity
• Dry mouth
• Mild eye irritation
• Headache
• Higher chance of noticeable blurred vision with the 1% strength

• Do not drive, use machinery, or read fine print until your vision clears after Tropicacyl 1% 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Use caution if you have glaucoma or a history of raised eye pressure.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, or an irregular heartbeat.
• Use extra caution in older adults and in children, who may be more sensitive to anticholinergic effects.
• Tell your doctor if you have trouble urinating, enlarged prostate, or bladder problems.
• Contact a doctor promptly if you have severe eye pain, halos around lights, or sudden vision changes.
• Do not wear contact lenses unless your eye doctor says it is safe after use.

• Other anticholinergic medicines may increase side effects.
• Some antidepressants with anticholinergic effects can worsen dry mouth, blurred vision, or confusion.
• Antihistamines may add to drying and vision-related side effects.
• Certain medicines used for Parkinson’s disease can increase anticholinergic effects.

Store Tropicacyl 1% 5 mL Eye Drop tightly closed at room temperature, away from heat and light, and keep it out of reach of children.