Cyclogyl
Cyclopentolate eye drops for mydriasis and cycloplegia. It blocks muscarinic receptors to temporarily paralyse the pupil and the eye's focusing muscle.
- Category
- Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Cyclopentolate
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Strengths
- 5ml
This listing uses Cyclogyl as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Cyclogyl vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Cyclogyl details
- Conditions
- Mydriasis · Cycloplegia
- Alternative names
- cyclopentolate hydrochloride
- Therapeutic class
- Anticholinergic Mydriatic
- Pharmacological class
- Muscarinic Antagonist
- Contraindications
- narrow-angle glaucoma; untreated ocular hypertension
- Minor side effects
- blurred vision; photophobia; stinging
- Moderate side effects
- elevated intraocular pressure; dry mouth; tachycardia
- Serious side effects
- severe psychotic reactions, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Ophthalmic Solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Alcon
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 6–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Pilocarpine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Patient summary
Cyclopentolate eye drops for mydriasis and cycloplegia. It blocks muscarinic receptors to temporarily paralyse the pupil and the eye's focusing muscle.
Mechanism of action
Blocks muscarinic receptors on the iris sphincter and ciliary muscles, causing temporary pupillary dilation and paralysis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Minimal systemic distribution. Use caution. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Cyclogyl is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Cyclopentolate, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.