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Tropicamide

Tropicamide (Mydriacyl) is a mydriatic ingredient used to widen the pupil and relax the eye’s focusing muscle. This page lists the one formulation in the catalogue.

Mydriacyl

Mydriasis, Cycloplegia

1%

Tropicamide tablets to dilate the pupils for eye examinations. The effect wears off within a few hours.

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Key points

  • Tropicamide is classed as an anticholinergic, a group of medicines that block certain signals in the eye.
  • Mydriacyl 1% eye drops are supplied in a single-dose container for one-time clinical use.
  • Alcon is the originator brand behind Mydriacyl, and it is the only brand listed in this catalogue.

Tropicamide eye drops are used in eye care to produce mydriasis and cycloplegia before an examination, where widening the pupil gives the doctor a clearer view. The tropicamide solution is applied by an eye care professional in a clinical setting.

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