Cyclopentolate
Cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl) is an eye drop used to widen the pupil and temporarily relax focusing during eye examinations. This page lists the one product available in the catalogue.
Key points
- Cyclopentolate belongs to a group of medicines called anticholinergics, which act on the muscles inside the eye.
- Cyclogyl comes as a 5ml bottle of eye drops, the only form in the catalogue.
- Cyclogyl is the originator brand, developed by Alcon.
What Cyclopentolate is used for
Cyclopentolate is used for Mydriasis (pupil widening) and Cycloplegia (temporary inability to focus). As cyclopentolate, the medicine is classed in the Eye Care category.
