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Rx0.8%+5% • Ophthalmic Solution
Indications & Uses
Tropigen Plus is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Tropicamide binds to and blocks the muscarinic M4 receptors in the muscles of the eye. By blocking the response of the iris sphincter muscle and the ciliary muscles to cholinergic stimulation, it widens the pupil and paralyses the ciliary muscle.
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is a selective alpha-1 agonist. It widens the pupil (mydriasis) without paralysing the ciliary muscle (cycloplegia). It also tends to reduce intraocular lesion through its vasoconstrictor action.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
For uveitis, the adult dose of Tropicamide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is 1 to 2 drops, bid to qid or as required. For diagnostic or pre-operative use, put 1 to 2 drops in the eye(s) 15 to 20 minutes before the examination. If the examination isn't done within 20 to 30 minutes, another drop may be placed in the eye(s) to prolong the effect.
Side Effects
Tropicamide with phenylephrine hydrochloride can occasionally raise IOP. Other effects are stinging, blurred vision, tachycardia, photophobia, headache, parasympathetic stimulation and allergic reactions. Systemic effects include arrhythmias, hypertension and coronary artery spasm.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Take care when giving Tropicamide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride together with a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor, or within 21 days after the MAO inhibitor has been given, because exaggerated adrenergic effects may result. Patients who are hypersensitive to anticholinergic drugs may develop psychotic reactions and behavioural disturbances, so this possibility should be kept in mind. In infants, use it with extreme caution.
Contraindications
Tropicamide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride must not be used in patients who are hypersensitive to any of its components, or in patients with narrow angles or narrow angle glaucoma. It is also contraindicated in low birth weight infants and in some elderly adults who have severe arteriosclerotic cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease. And it must not be used during intraocular operative procedures when the corneal epithelial barrier has been disturbed.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Nobody has established whether Tropicamide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
Using too much of this medicine can cause toxic symptoms in the body, especially in children and in people who are more sensitive to it.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Tropicamide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride out of the reach of children. Store it in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct light. Once the bottle has been opened, don't use it after 4 weeks.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Tropigen Plus 0.8%+5%
What is Tropigen Plus 0.8%+5% Ophthalmic Solution?
Tropigen Plus 0.8%+5% Ophthalmic Solution is a medicine that contains Tropicamide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride. It is made by General Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Preparations for Ophthalmic diagnosis group of medicines.
What is Tropigen Plus used for?
Tropigen Plus is used for: Glaucoma, Inflammation.
What are the side effects of Tropigen Plus?
Tropicamide with phenylephrine hydrochloride can occasionally raise IOP. Other effects are stinging, blurred vision, tachycardia, photophobia, headache, parasympathetic stimulation and allergic reactions.
Can I take Tropigen Plus during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Nobody has established whether Tropicamide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride is safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Tropigen Plus?
Using too much of this medicine can cause toxic symptoms in the body, especially in children and in people who are more sensitive to it. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Tropigen Plus?
Keep Tropicamide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride out of the reach of children. Store it in a cool, dry place, away from heat and direct light.
Can I take other medicines with Tropigen Plus?
Some medicines can interact with Tropicamide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, for example: Tropicamide, Pilocarpine Hydrochloride. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Tropigen Plus?
Tropigen Plus is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.