Cyclopentolate : How to Use - 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

How to Use

To use:

First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and with the index finger of one hand, press gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid and pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the drug into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed and apply pressure to the inner corner of the eye with your finger for 2 or 3 minutes, to allow the drug to be absorbed This is especially important in infants .
Immediately after using the eye drops, wash your hands to remove any drug that may be on them. If you are using the eye drops for an infant or child, be sure to wash the infant's or child's hands also and do not let any of the drug get in the infant's or child's mouth.
To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye. Always keep the container tightly closed.

Use this drug only as directed . Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your family doctor ordered. To do so may increase the risk of overdose being absorbed into the body and the risk of side effects.

Dosage

The dose of cyclopentolate will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of cyclopentolate If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so .

For ophthalmic solution - eye drops dosage form:
- For eye examinations:
  - Adults One drop 40 to 50 minutes before the exam. Dose may be repeated in five to ten minutes.
  - Children One drop 40 to 50 minutes before the exam. After five to ten minutes, another drop may be using.
  - Babies One drop of 0.5% solution.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, apply 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 dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children. Overdose of this drug is very dangerous for infants and children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Keep the drug from freezing.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.