Cyclopentolate : Before Using - Ak-Pentolate, Cyclogyl, Cylate, Ocu-Pentolate, Pentolair, Diopentolate, Minims Cyclopentolate

Cyclopentolate - Ophthalmic

Brand Names

Ak-Pentolate, Cyclogyl, Cylate, Ocu-Pentolate, Pentolair, Diopentolate, Minims Cyclopentolate Cyclopentolate *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the problems of uses this drugs must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For cyclopentolate, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to cyclopentolate. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives.

Pregnancy care

Cyclopentolate may be absorbed into the body. However, studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or pets.

Breast-feeding problem

Cyclopentolate may be absorbed into the mother's body. It is not known whether cyclopentolate passes into the breast milk. However, cyclopentolate has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Infants and young children and children with blond hair or blue eyes may be especially sensitive to the effects of cyclopentolate. This may increase the risk of side effects during treat.

Elderly care

Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects of cyclopentolate. This may increase the risk of side effects during treat.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are using any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter "OTC " drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of cyclopentolate. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Brain damage - in child
Down's syndrome - mongolism - in child and adults
Glaucoma
Spastic paralysis - in child Cyclopentolate may make the condition worse