Homatropine 2% - Eye Drop Homatropine Hydrobromide Eye prep - 2gm/100ml 1 10ml drop(s) / 10ml drop Reman Drug Laboratories Ltd. Introduction: Homatropine 2% 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 2% 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 2% can make your eyes more sensitive to light. Thus, wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from sunlight... Uses of Homatropine 2%: Eye examinationUveitis Side effects of Homatropine 2%: Eye irritationStinging sensation How to use Homatropine 2%: 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. How Homatropine 2% works: Homatropine 2% 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. What if you forget to take Homatropine 2%?: If you miss a dose of Homatropine 2%, 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. Indication: Mydriasis and cycloplegia for refraction, Dilatation of pupil 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. Contraindication: Acute haemorrhage; narrow-angle glaucoma; primary glaucoma; predisposition to glaucoma; hypersensitivity. Mode 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. Precaution: Hypertension; cardiac disease; unstable CV status in acute haemorrhage; increased intraocular pressure; obstructive uropathy; paralytic ileus; ulcerative colitis; elderly; infants; young child; pregnancy. Finger pressure should be applied on the lachrymal sac for 1-2 minutes after instillation to reduce systemic absorption. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; not recommended Side Effect: Blurred vision; photophobia; increased intraocular pressure. Prolonged use may cause local irritation characterized by follicular conjunctivitis, vascular congestion, oedema, exudate and eczematoid dermatitis. Interaction: Effects may be increased by drugs with antimuscarinic effect such as; some antihistamines; phenothiazines; antipsychotics; TCAs; MAOIs or parasympathomimetics.