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Homatropine eye drops are indicated for use as a mydriatic and cycloplegic agent.
Pharmacology
Homatropine works by blocking muscarinic receptors, the same target atropine acts on, so it produces similar effects on the eye. In place of the acetyl group found in acetylcholine, the drug carries a bulky aromatic group, and this structural difference lets it compete with acetylcholine for those receptor sites. Once bound, it interrupts cholinergic signalling in two ways: it stops the iris sphincter muscle from responding, so the pupil widens (dilates) and no longer reacts to light, and it also blocks the ciliary body's accommodative muscle from responding to cholinergic stimulation, limiting the eye's ability to focus.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
For refraction: put two drops into the affected eye or eyes, then repeat 2 to 3 times at intervals of 5 to 10 minutes. For treatment: put 1 to 2 drops into the affected eye or eyes every 3 to 4 hours.
Use in children: this medicine should not be used in infants under 3 months of age.
Side Effects
Hypersensitivity may present as conjunctivitis.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Use with caution in patients with an enlarged prostate, and in those with paralytic ileus or pyloric stenosis.
Contraindications
Homatropine hydrobromide must not be used in patients who have closed-angle glaucoma, or whose eye has a narrow angle between the iris and the cornea.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Nobody has run adequate, well-controlled studies of Matropin in pregnant women. So it should be used during pregnancy only if the likely benefit justifies the possible risk to the baby.
It isn't known whether Homatropine passes into human breast milk. Take care when Matropin is given to a woman who is breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Keep Homatropine Hydrobromide in a cool, dry place and away from light. Don't use it for longer than 30 days after you first open it. Keep it out of the reach of children.
Common questions about Homatropine 2%
What is Homatropine 2% Ophthalmic Solution?
Homatropine 2% Ophthalmic Solution is a medicine that contains Homatropine Hydrobromide. It is made by Reman Drug Laboratories Ltd. It belongs to the Mydriatic and Cycloplegic agents group of medicines.
What is Homatropine used for?
Homatropine eye drops are indicated for use as a mydriatic and cycloplegic agent.
What are the side effects of Homatropine?
Hypersensitivity may present as conjunctivitis.
Can I take Homatropine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Nobody has run adequate, well-controlled studies of Matropin in pregnant women. So it should be used during pregnancy only if the likely benefit justifies the possible risk to the baby. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Homatropine?
Keep Homatropine Hydrobromide in a cool, dry place and away from light. Don't use it for longer than 30 days after you first open it.
Do I need a prescription for Homatropine?
Homatropine is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.