Manufacturer: Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition : Homatropine(2% w/v)
Packet of 5ml Eye Drop
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Homatropine Eye Drop 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.
The common side effects include burning and stinging sensation immediately after application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. Using Homatropine Eye Drop can make your eyes more sensitive to light. Thus, wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from sunlight and other bright lights. Avoid driving right after using this medicine as it may cause blurring of the vision.
Homatropine Eye Drop 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.
Homatropine is an anticholinergic agent used to dilate the pupil, treat inflammation of the uveal tract, and suppress a cough. Homatropine is an anticholinergic drug that acts as an antagonist at muscarinic acetylcholine receptors.
The common side effects include burning and stinging sensation immediately after application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. Using Homatropine Eye Drop can make your eyes more sensitive to light. Thus, wear sunglasses to protect your eyes from sunlight and other bright lights. Avoid driving right after using this medicine as it may cause blurring of the vision.
Patients with primary glaucoma or a predisposition to glaucoma; patients whose intraocular pressures are unknown; patients with narrow angle or shallow anterior chambers since they are susceptible to acute angle-closure glaucoma; hypersensitivity to belladonna alkaloids.
Homatropine Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
Homatropine Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To reduce the amount of Homatropine Eye Drop that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
HOMOTAURINE may also be indicated in dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. HOMOTAURINE contains Homotaurine, an amino acid. It breaks down and interferes with the formation of plaques in the brain, which would otherwise lead to memory problems. HOMOTAURINE ensures proper functioning of body processes.
Drug-drug interactions: HOMATROPINE may have an interaction with certain antiarrhythmic drugs (quinidine), antihistamines (diphenhydramine, meclizine), antispasmodics (dicyclomine), antiparkinson disease (isocarboxazid, linezolid), anti-depressants (amitriptyline).
Drug-Food Interactions: HOMATROPINE interacts with non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or ever had glaucoma or any other eye problem.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
QUINIDINE
DIPHENHYDRAMINE
MECLIZINE
DICYCLOMINE
ISOCARBOXAZID
LINEZOLID
AMITRIPTYLINE
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If you miss a dose of Homatropine Eye Drop, 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
It is also used to relieve eye inflammation (redness and swelling) and infection.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
This medicine is for external use only. Use 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 the extra liquid.
